AP Transformation & Technology Lead - Finance

AP Transformation & Technology Leadership:

- Lead Accounts Payable transformation initiatives across multiple regions and business units.

- Develop business cases for automation, digitalization, and process optimization opportunities.

- Evaluate and implement AP technologies including Service Now, OCR, IDP, Invoice Workflow Solutions, Vendor Reconciliation Platforms, AP Automation Tools, Supplier Portal Technologies, RPA, AI/ML solutions, and ERP enhancements.

- Partner with Finance and IT teams to establish technology roadmaps for Accounts Payable.

- Stay current on emerging AP technologies and industry best practices.

Project Management:

- Lead cross-functional projects from business case development through implementation and stabilization.

- Define project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, budgets, and success measures.

- Manage vendor relationships during technology selection and implementation phases.

- Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), process documentation, training, and change management activities.

- Track project benefits realization and post-implementation performance.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement:

- Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, control gaps, and manual touchpoints.

- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

- Standardize processes across business units and regions.

- Drive touchless invoice processing initiatives and automation opportunities.

- Establish best practices and governance frameworks for AP operations.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

- Act as a key liaison between Finance, Procurement, IT, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders.

- Develop strong relationships with strategic vendors and technology partners.

- Resolve complex vendor and stakeholder escalations.

- Influence process and technology decisions across the organization.

Change Management & Training:

- Lead organizational change initiatives related to new processes and technologies.

- Develop communication, training, and adoption strategies.

- Ensure successful user adoption of new systems and automation tools.

- Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.

Experience:

- 15+ years of Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay experience.

- At least 3 - 5 years managing AP transformation, automation, or technology projects.

- Demonstrated experience implementing AP automation or finance technology solutions.

- Experience working with global shared services organizations.

- Experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholders.