Key Responsibilities

• Setting and implementing short- and medium-term strategic objectives for the AP function to achieve the Corporate Services and Northern Marine Group objectives
• Ensure all AP processes are documented and functioning correctly to ensure suppliers are paid on time and in line with client SLAs
• Drive improvements in processes and technology and work with related business functions to implement transformational and continuous improvement of AP
• Manage the AP team in the UK and Mumbai, including responsibility for resource management, allocating responsibilities, appraisals, training, talent management, career planning and development as well as managing performance.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and software solutions to ensure NMG is at the forefront of best practice
• Ensure supplier complaints and complex payment issues are properly managed and resolved
• Ensure communications with Business Unit are prompt and effective
• Ensure business processes and procedures are clearly documented and followed
• Analyse AP performance and provide reports and business intelligence to Business Units, suggesting and implementing improvements where possible
• Review and ensure adherence to payment timetables
• Plan and prioritise workload and ensure sufficient resources are in place to deliver service levels
• Ensure timely reconciliation of supplier statements
• Identify technology solutions for the automatic processing of intercompany invoices
• Ensure intercompany payments are made on time and reconciliation of statements
• Investigate areas of the function suitable for RPA solutions
• Monitor commitment reports and accruals and ensure the team proactively obtain copy vendor invoices where necessary
• Monitor and evaluate workflows and ensure appropriate user access to ERP systems
• Monitor effectiveness and reliability of AP applications and systems
• Document and report any non-conformances within AP
• Ensure AP-related interfaces with the ERP are maintained and functioning
• Attend key supplier meetings
• Assist senior management with ad hoc requests, projects, reports and research
• Occasional travel as required

You may be asked from time to time be asked to undertake other tasks that are considered to be relevant to your position.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in a Finance related subject or within a similar field such as AAT/ACCA.  Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of the above qualifications.
• Substantial Accounts Payable / Finance experience
• Experience managing a team of staff including appraisals, development and other management tasks.
• Experience of working within a large, multinational, and complex organisation
• Knowledge of complex financial and accounting software
• Knowledge of MS Office products specifically Excel Knowledge of general accounting principles and software
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict timelines.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good written and verbal communication
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Flexible
• Collaborative

Closing date: 31st Jan 2025