Purchase to Pay Transformation Lead

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W&A is supporting a global organisation to appoint a Purchase to Pay Transformation Lead to play a key role in a major Finance Transformation programme.

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Based just outside Glasgow with hybrid working, this two-year fixed-term opportunity will give you the scope to shape and improve Purchase to Pay across a complex, global environment.

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The Opportunity

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This is a highly visible transformation role for an experienced Purchase to Pay professional who wants to make a meaningful impact.

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You'll lead the P2P workstream, working closely with Finance, Procurement and wider stakeholders to simplify processes, strengthen controls and create more consistent ways of working. With a strong focus on transformation and continuous improvement, you'll help shape a P2P model that is efficient, scalable and ready for the future.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the Purchase to Pay workstream as part of a wider Finance Transformation programme.
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• Shape and improve end-to-end P2P processes and ways of working.
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• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
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• Support the design and implementation of systems and process change.
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• Translate transformation priorities into clear plans and deliverable actions.
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• Manage key risks, dependencies and workstream priorities.
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• Provide P2P expertise throughout the wider ERP transformation.
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• Help develop the longer-term roadmap for Purchase to Pay.
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• Establish meaningful KPIs to support performance and continuous improvement.
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• Build strong relationships across Finance, Procurement and the wider business.
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Candidate Profile

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• Strong Purchase to Pay or accounts payable experience.
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• Experience in transformation, process improvement or process standardisation.
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• Exposure to ERP implementation or systems change would be beneficial.
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• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
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• The ability to turn complex challenges into practical, workable solutions.
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• A collaborative approach and confidence challenging existing ways of working.
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• Experience within a global or complex organisation would be advantageous.
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• LEAN or Six Sigma experience would be beneficial.
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Package & Benefits

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• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.
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• Two-year fixed-term contract.
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• Generous holiday entitlement with buy and sell options.
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• Private healthcare and remote GP service.
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• Generous company pension contributions.
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• Life assurance.
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• Employee Assistance Programme.
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• Cycle to Work scheme.
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• Learning and development resources.
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• Additional employee and charitable benefits.
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Why Apply

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• Take ownership of an important P2P transformation workstream.
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• Shape how Purchase to Pay operates across a global organisation.
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• Gain exposure to a significant Finance and ERP transformation.
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• Work closely with Finance, Procurement and senior stakeholders.
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• Make a lasting impact on processes, controls and ways of working.
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To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.

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Please note that, due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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