Accounts Payable Global Process Owner - Ibstock, United Kingdom - Ibstock Plc

Ibstock Plc

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Ibstock, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.

Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better.

With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.

We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably.

We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.

To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for an
Accounts Payable Global Process Owner to come and join our team at our
Head Office in
Ibstock, LE67 6HS
As our
Accounts Payable Global Process Owner, you'll be working as a key part of our Shared Service Centre team, leading the AP and Transactional master data team

This is a role that would suit an experienced, analytically focused AP Manager who enjoys motivating a team and continuously improving controls & processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the AP and Master Data teams, of 6 direct reports with regular team meetings, 121s, objective setting and performance management to ensure the department's objectives are delivered.
Development and coaching of the team, identifying and deploying an effective resource plan.
Ensure all aspects of the AP function operate efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner.
Ensure that Master data is controlled, reviewed, and updated as required.
Completing monthly SSC reporting with dashboards and compliance reporting information shared with the wider business.
Establish and monitor clear, measurable KPI reporting on the SSC's performance.
Identification, recommendation, and implementation of effective system ad process enhancements.
Dealing with suppliers and any arising queries
Provide accurate inputs into the Groups cash forecasting model
Support Year end and interim audits
Support process improvement projects and act as a positive change agent for the team
Process owner for accounts payable across the Group leading process councils and improvement activity
Controls completion and improvement
Indirect leadership of wider AP teams

Your Background and Experience

Experienced leader with ability to support, lead and motivate team members.
Strong understanding of end to end processes within P2P, keen to collaborate with wider stakeholders in the workstream to bring about positive change.
Robust understanding of key finance controls and accounting processes.
Excellent IT skills including extensive use of Excel and ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards
Use and experience of data analytics
Must be comfortable in reconciling ledgers and creating better processes.
Clear communicator and a strong team player.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently according to the company policies.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Highly organised, confident, and able to work as part of an enthusiastic team.
Shared Service Experience is desirable

Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.

More details:

Full time, permanent role with hybrid working options
Competitive salary
10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
3x life insurance
Share Save scheme eligibility
Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
Access to high street retail discounts platform with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc
Personal development and career progression opportunities

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?
Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.