Manager - PTP - Finance Operations

Job Title: Procure-to-Pay (PTP) Manager Experience Required

• 15+ Years of Experience in Procure-to-Pay Operations, Transformation, and Managed Services Operations

Job Summary Key Responsibilities End-to-End PTP Operations Management

• Own and manage the complete Procure-to-Pay process lifecycle.
• Ensure efficient processing of:
  • Purchase Requisitions
  • Purchase Orders
  • Goods Receipt / Service Entry
  • Invoice Processing
  • Vendor Queries
  • Supplier Statement Reconciliation
  • Payment Processing
  • Travel & Expense Management
  • Vendor Master Data Management
• Drive adherence to SLAs, KPIs, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities related to PTP.

SAP & Concur Process Management

• Serve as the functional SME for SAP ECC/S4HANA and SAP Concur.
• Drive optimization of PTP processes through system enhancements.
• Partner with IT and business teams to resolve system issues and improve user experience.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and rollout activities.
• Ensure seamless integration between Concur and SAP platforms.

GRIR (Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt) Management

• Drive governance and resolution of Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt (GRIR) balances.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Business teams to resolve aged GRIR items.
• Monitor GRIR aging and ensure timely reconciliation and closure.
• Establish preventive controls to minimize GRIR exceptions.
• Lead initiatives to improve three-way match performance and reduce unmatched transactions.

Debit Balance Management & Reconciliation

• Own governance and clearance of supplier debit balances.
• Conduct periodic reviews and root-cause analysis of debit balance creation.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Business Finance, and Vendors for timely resolution.
• Drive reduction of aged debit balances through structured action plans.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and month-end close requirements.
• Lead account reconciliation and balance sheet review activities related to PTP accounts.

Transformation & Process Excellence

• Lead global transformation initiatives focused on:
  • Process Standardization
  • Centralization
  • Shared Services Migration
  • Global Process Harmonization
  • Operating Model Design
• Conduct process assessments and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement future-state operating models.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices.

Automation & Digital Enablement

• Identify and implement automation opportunities across PTP processes.
• Improve productivity, quality, and service delivery through digital initiatives.
• Establish automation governance and benefit tracking.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop high-performing PTP teams.
• Manage team capacity, workload planning, and performance.
• Drive coaching, mentoring, and career development initiatives.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability-building programs.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with:
  • Finance Leadership
  • Procurement Teams
  • Business Units
  • IT Teams
  • External Vendors
• Present operational performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor for finance transformation initiatives.

Risk, Control & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with SOX, Internal Controls, Audit Requirements, and Corporate Policies.
• Monitor process risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive governance reviews, control testing, and remediation activities.
• Support internal and external audits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Procure-to-Pay Operations.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end PTP processes in a global/shared services environment.
• Extensive experience with:
  • SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA