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Job Title - Finance – Accounts Payable and Cash Reporting LeadRole Overview We 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 Reporting Ownership 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 & Improvement Review existing AP and cash reporting processes, identifying inefficiencies, unnecessary manual workings, and control gaps Assess current reporting files and outputs, identifying opportunities to improve structure, accuracy, automation, and usability Identify root causes of data quality issues across AP and cash reporting and work with stakeholders to resolve underlying source problems Design and implement improved AP and cash reporting processes and reporting templatesImplementation & Transition Lead the implementation of agreed process and reporting improvements, ensuring minimal disruption to business-as-usual activities Develop clear documentation, controls, and process maps to support sustainable reporting Support the testing, validation, and transition of improved processes into a business as usual environment.Key Stakeholders CFO Group FD Head of Treasury Group FC Management Accounts team Accounts Payable teamSkills & ExperienceEssential: Qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum 8 – 12 years’ professional experience Experience in NetSuite Strong financial reporting and analytical skills Experience in treasury, cash management, and payment reporting Experience of working in a multinational, multicurrency environment Experience improving reporting through automation or process redesign Proven experience improving and managing finance processes, particularly AP and/or cash reporting Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and cash movements Experience identifying and resolving data quality and control issues Ability to work with complex reporting files and financial systems Strong stakeholder management and communication skillsDesirable: Experience of leading AP / Cash reporting in a global shared service team Ability to operate effectively in both project and BAU environmentsPersonal Attributes Hands-on, proactive, and delivery-focused Detail-oriented with a strong problem-solving mindset Comfortable challenging existing processes constructively Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams