Team Leader PTP

Company Description

We are a part of International Airlines Group, one of the world’s leading airline groups flying to over 270 destinations and carrying more than 100 million passengers each year.

We provide a plug and play platform of scalable, best in class procurement, finance and IT business services to Aer Lingus, British Airways, IAG, IAG Cargo, IAG Loyalty, Iberia, Iberia Express, LEVEL and Vueling.

We combine functional expertise with a strong focus on customer service to make our Group stronger, more efficient, more competitive. 

Job Description

Management over PtP (Purchase to Pay) processes delivered by IAG GBS – including part of the invoice processing process related to few and particular categories of suppliers managed by IAG GBS, monitoring the payments, coordinating BPO in order to maintain the backlog withing the established target
• Monitoring of daily Team’s performance and process execution according to agreed procedures and Service Level Agreement (SLA) 
• Monitoring of process compliance, segregation of duties and controls, ensuring communication and education protocols are in place
• Ensuring all audit action points (including ICFR) are actioned on time, and adequate  control is implemented, stored and evidenced
• Management over PtP process documentation (DTPs) and process maps, including changes and proper approval’s flow
• Designing of new group finance processes and procedures, to provide leadership and to meet business requirements
• Driving automation implementation through SAP and/or MS Excel and data uploads
• Continuous improvement in own area of responsibility; simplification and automation of PtP process and its reporting feasibilities and accuracy
• Management over complex PtP queries resolution from suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Conducting process failure root cause analysis
• Developing Key Talents in the team to ensure growth opportunities

Qualifications

MS degree in Finance, Economics, Maths or related fields
• Knowledge of working in international financial & accounting organisation preferably in  the Finance Planning and Analysis, Record to Report (RTR) and/or Procure to Pay (PtP)
• Experience in supplier and contract management, data capturing, analysing and presenting
• Understanding of corporate compliance & controls standards and practical experience in applying them in the accounting space
• Experience in managing an operational team (up to 10 people)
• Business partnering experience with a different level of stakeholders
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate, analyse and solve problems
• The ability to operate effectively in an environment with tight deadlines and finite resources
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Commitment to service excellence, process improvements and automation
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Working proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and SAP HANA (VIM)
• Experience in BRF+ and SAP Ariba would be an asset
• Fluency in English,

Additional Information

What we offer:

The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry.

The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We aim to provide all our people with a work/life balance, as well as the many benefits offered by a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.

We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.