Our client is a global veterinary provider company.
Job DescriptionTo lead the Payables and Travel & Expense operations for the European region, delivered through the efforts of our great associates and extended partners. This role is instrumental in driving vision and strategy for Financial Operations in MVH Europe and expansion of MVH Global Business Services footprint across the world. You will be responsible for delivering well‑controlled financial operations against SLAs, KPIs and within budget, whilst driving stakeholder engagement and leading through robust transformation agenda.
P2P & T&E Strategy- In partnership with the MVH Europe Financial Operations Head, Business Units, and Global Business Process Owner (GPO) and MVH GBS Teams, provide strategic and analytical inputs to drive change, working capital, and results.
- Continue assessing our Operating model and ensure its fit for purpose and delivered with quality and at scale.
- Deliver great line management to your team by identifying and developing talent within the MVH Europe Financial Operations organization, and providing an enriching career experience to the team.
- Oversee and govern the teams that deliver core operations for MVHE I2P, through SLAs and KPIs, providing support and driving key objectives within the team, and into the upstream process areas.
- Drive the I2P standardization agenda, streamlining processes and migrating to new technologies, throughout the European markets and across other parts of the global I2P & T&E community.
- Partner with business and upstream stakeholders to help create and deliver value through a variety of working capital initiatives and projects.
- Accountable for strong controls & governance across the P2P regional processes.
- Ensure commitment to quality and operational excellence with external vendors and BPO partners, supporting delivery of P2P and T&E processes, through fit for purpose contractual terms, robust performance reviews delivered through a three-tiered governance model and effective and mutual relationship at strategic level.
- Provide insights to business leaders and stakeholders, using and evolving metrics that matter, and driving improvements, through a combination of direct leadership, influencing without authority, and partnerships with business stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with an attention to detail.
- Seasoned professional with a background in shared services, with a minimum of 10 years’ post‑qualification experience, including experience in a similar role (Finance & accounting or procurement operations leader).
- Academic degree within the area of Finance. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, ACCA) is desired.
- BPO experience is a plus.
- Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles, and how to apply them.
- Proven experience in finance, accounting or procurement operations leadership.
- Experienced people leader, able to guide, coach, and manage a team of skilled technical leaders.
Great career opportunity.
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