Job Title - Finance – Accounts Payable and Cash Reporting Lead Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced chartered accountant join our finance team. This role will pay a pivotal part in the weekly cash reporting process to the Group board. Alongside the weekly board reporting this role will also be responsible for reviewing the current end-to-end AP and cash reporting processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality of reporting, and implementing these improvements.The role will report into the Financial Controller and work closely with the Head of Treasury, Group financial controller, Management Accounts, AP, and wider Finance teams to ensure reporting processes are well designed, embedded, and sustainable. Key ResponsibilitiesWeekly ReportingOwnership and management of the production of weekly cash and AP reporting in the agreed group timetable. Clear communication of variances, challenges to all key stakeholders.Transition all aspects of the weekly reporting to be managed in house from external consultants. Act as a key point of contact for AP and cash reporting queries and continuous improvement initiatives.Process Review & ImprovementReview existing AP and cash reporting processes, identifying inefficiencies, unnecessary manual workings, and control gapsAssess current reporting files and outputs, identifying opportunities to improve structure, accuracy, automation, and usabilityIdentify root causes of data quality issues across AP and cash reporting and work with stakeholders to resolve underlying source problemsDesign and implement improved AP and cash reporting processes and reporting templatesImplementation & TransitionLead the implementation of agreed process and reporting improvements, ensuring minimal disruption to business-as-usual activitiesDevelop clear documentation, controls, and process maps to support sustainable reportingSupport the testing, validation, and transition of improved processes into a business as usual environment.Key StakeholdersCFOGroup FDHead of TreasuryGroup FCManagement Accounts teamAccounts Payable teamSkills & ExperienceEssential:Qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum 8 – 12 years’ professional experienceExperience in NetSuiteStrong financial reporting and analytical skillsExperience in treasury, cash management, and payment reportingExperience of working in a multinational, multicurrency environmentExperience improving reporting through automation or process redesignProven experience improving and managing finance processes, particularly AP and/or cash reportingStrong understanding of accounts payable processes and cash movementsExperience identifying and resolving data quality and control issuesAbility to work with complex reporting files and financial systemsStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsDesirable:Experience of leading AP / Cash reporting in a global shared service teamAbility to operate effectively in both project and BAU environmentsPersonal AttributesHands-on, proactive, and delivery-focusedDetail-oriented with a strong problem-solving mindsetComfortable challenging existing processes constructivelyAble to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
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Finance – Accounts Payable and Cash Reporting Lead