Global Finance Senior Manager – Accounts Payable

Freshfields

Manchester, United Kingdom
Senior ap or p2p leadership role experience
Lead large global finance teams of 20+ fte
Multi-currency invoice processing expertise
This senior role provides strategic leadership across the firm's end-to-end purchase-to-pay cycle within a complex, multi-currency environment

Job Summary

  • This senior role provides strategic leadership across the firm's end-to-end purchase-to-pay cycle within a complex, multi-currency environment.
  • The successful candidate will lead a large global team spanning Manchester, Bratislava, and Raleigh while ensuring operational integrity and fraud prevention.
  • Freshfields offers an inclusive environment where employees are supported to do their best work in a trusted commercial advisory function.

Matching Summary

This senior role provides strategic leadership across the firm's end-to-end purchase-to-pay cycle within a complex, multi-currency environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior AP or P2P leadership role experience
  • Lead large global finance teams of 20+ FTE
  • Multi-currency invoice processing expertise
  • Experience with Elite 3E or Aderant Expert ERP
  • Design robust P2P control frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on experience with Basware system
  • Experience with Coupa procurement systems
  • Exposure to OCR and RPA automation tools
  • Formal project management qualifications
  • Process improvement certification

Key Requirements

  • Significant experience in senior AP or P2P leadership
  • Proven ability to manage 20+ FTE global teams
  • Deep technical expertise in global T&E platforms
  • Right to work in the UK required

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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