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Experience: 10-15+ years of Finance and Accounting experience. 5+ years of Accounts Payable leadership experience. 5+ years of Program/Project Management experience. Experience managing large-scale finance transformation programs. Domain Expertise: Accounts Payable (AP) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Vendor Management Financial Controls Shared Services Operations Invoice Processing Payment Processing Month-End Close Activities Technical Skills SAP S/4HANA Finance SAP FI-AP Oracle Financials Power BI / Tableau Advanced Excel Workflow & Automation Tools ERP Transformation Programs' Leadership Competencies Executive Stakeholder Management Program Governance Financial Acumen Change Management Risk Management Team Leadership & Mentoring Strategic Thinking Excellent Communication Skills Preferred Experience Global Shared Services / GBS environment. AP Automation and Intelligent Invoice Processing. Finance Transformation Programs. Mergers & Acquisitions integration projects. Multi-country AP operations and compliance management ## Description We are seeking an experienced Finance Accounts Payable (AP) Program Manager to lead global Accounts Payable transformation, process excellence, governance, and operational delivery initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong domain expertise in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Shared Services, and Finance Operations, along with proven program management experience in driving large-scale finance transformation programs. The role will partner with Finance leadership, Procurement, Business Units, Shared Service Centers, and Technology teams to optimize AP operations, improve controls, enhance vendor experience, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Program & Transformation Management Lead end-to-end Accounts Payable transformation and optimization programs. Manage program scope, timelines, budget, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication. Drive finance process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Establish governance structures and track program KPIs and benefits realization. Accounts Payable Operations: Oversee Accounts Payable processes including: Invoice Processing Vendor Payments Payment Runs Exception Management Vendor Reconciliation Expense Management Month-End Close Support Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, credit memos, and payment transactions. Monitor AP aging, overdue items, and payment compliance. Finance Process Excellence: Drive Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process improvement initiatives. Reduce invoice cycle times and operational costs. Improve first-pass accuracy and straight-through processing. Implement best practices in AP operations and shared services delivery. Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with suppliers, procurement teams, and internal business stakeholders. Manage vendor escalations and payment disputes. Ensure high levels of supplier satisfaction and operational efficiency. Controls, Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to: SOX Controls Internal Financial Controls Audit Requirements IFRS/GAAP Standards Corporate Policies Drive compliance monitoring and risk mitigation activities. Support internal and external audits. Technology & Automation: Lead finance technology initiatives involving: SAP S/4HANA SAP ECC Oracle Coupa Ariba ServiceNow RPA Solutions AI-driven AP Automation Partner with IT teams to implement digital transformation solutions. Drive invoice automation, OCR, workflow approvals, and touchless processing initiatives. Reporting & Analytics: Develop executive dashboards and performance reports. 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