About Our Client
Our client is a NYSE-listed global leader with a proud history and strong presence across APAC. Operating in a multi-site distribution environment with significant scale and complexity, they are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
The organisation is undergoing a major transformation – modernising finance shared services, harmonising processes across multiple ERP platforms, and embedding best practice standards. This is a business that values flexibility, integrity, collaboration, and leadership excellence. They offer the backing of a global brand while providing the autonomy to make a tangible impact locally. You'll join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence strategic outcomes and shape the future of the AP function.
Job Description
As Group AP Manager, you will be responsible for building a high-performance culture, and driving transformation. This is not just about managing day-to-day processes – it's about setting the vision for AP excellence and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
* Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a roadmap for AP that aligns with organisational objectives and supports the broader P2P cycle. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and championing best practice. The role oversees a team of 10 FTE.
* Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to standardise processes, reduce complexity, and embed automation. Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that deliver cost savings, improve turnaround times, and enhance user experience.
* Performance Uplift: Create and implement reporting and dashboards that provide accurate, timely insights – both at a glance and analytically – to enable data-driven decision-making.
* Change Management: Drive cultural transformation within the AP team, fostering agility, accountability, and collaboration. Manage ERP optimisation projects and harmonisation across multiple systems.
* Operational Excellence: Oversee end-to-end AP processes, ensuring compliance with SOX, PTRS, and internal controls. Strengthen governance frameworks to mitigate risk and prevent fraud.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across Finance, Procurement, and Operations, ensuring AP is seen as a reliable, value-adding partner to the business.
The Successful Applicant
* Extensive AP leadership experience – you know AP inside out and understand its role in the P2P cycle.
* Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in complex, multi-site environments.
* Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and ERP systems.
* Resilience, integrity, and professionalism – able to manage multiple priorities at pace.
* Ability to work cross-functionally and be a business partner.
What's on Offer
* We will be looking to shortlist by early Jan so please apply ASAP.
* Circa. $145,000 including super with potential flex up.
* Excellent WFH flexibility.
* Impact at scale: Shape AP across APAC with executive visibility and support.
* Transformation mandate: Drive process improvement and cultural change.
* Global exposure: Work within a NYSE-listed organisation undergoing shared-service modernisation.
* Career growth: Opportunity to leave a measurable legacy in efficiency and governance.
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