Payment Team Lead - London, United Kingdom - Cero Generation

Cero Generation

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Cero Generation is a leading renewables platform working across Europe to support the transition to a net-zero future, for this and every generation.

Active throughout the project lifecycle, from development through to construction and operations, Cero's highly experienced team brings world-class industrial, commercial and technical expertise to its projects.

Cero's 11GW development portfolio is one of the largest in Europe, covering utility-scale solar as well as integrated energy storage solutions.

Cero works closely with local development partners and suppliers to deliver high-quality, high-performing assets. Cero is an independent portfolio company of Macquarie's Green Investment Group (GIG), operating on a stand-alone basis.

About the role
Main accountabilities

Process transformation: Identify areas of improvement in Cero's current invoice approval and payment processes. Implement changes to drive efficiency and accuracy through automation, reducing the need for manual intervention.
Payment operations: Oversee the daytoday operations of Cero's various payment processes throughout Europe. Manage Cero's payment runs, executing payment review and approvals in our ebanking platforms and new TMS. Manage ebanking platforms administration.
Team leadership: Lead and inspire a team of two Accounts Payable Assistants, developing a culture of excellence and accountability. Provide guidance, support and professional development.
Fraud assessment and risk management: Periodically assess Cero's exposure to fraud and cyber risk, documenting key risk areas and implementing mitigating procedures.
Compliance: Develop and enforce strict invoice approval and payment procedures to ensure compliance with wider Cero policy. Ensure adherence to Cero's delegation of authority matrices.
Performance analysis and reporting: Build and monitor team KPIs to assess performance. Generate regular reporting for senior management.
Stakeholder management: Become the key point of contact in Finance for resolving invoice and paymentrelated queries with wider teams and suppliers.
OSP management: Daily liaison with Cero's various outsourced service providers to assist in monthend bookkeeping and reporting activities.

What will you need to succeed in the role?

Experience (essential):

Proven experience in leading a successful AP function
Proven success in improving AP processes
Experience in managing a multitude of complex procuretopay procedures
Knowledge of electronic banking systems and European payment methods
Experience in fraud risk and monitoring
Team management

Experience (desirable):

ERP experience, ideally Sage
TMS experience, ideally FIS Integrity
Implementation of invoice approval software, ideally with OCR
Skills:
Proactive and confident in your approach
Exceptionally organised and methodical in the way you work
Strict approach to controlling risk
Ability to work in a complex, fastpaced environment
Cool, calm and collected

Diversity, inclusion & privacy
Cero Generation understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings. The one thing we all have in common is our focus on high performance. If you are capable, motivated and can deliver, we want you on our team.

Cero Generation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

We facilitate a range of flexible working arrangements within our teams. Talk to us about what flexibility may be available.