My client is a growing and profitable market leading B2B Industrial Services business with depots across the UK and with t/o now exceeding £120m.
The company has recently centralised its entire Finance function under a new ERP systems platform at its HO in Newcastle-u-Lyme, Staffordshire.
An experienced Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable Manager is required for a 3-6 month Interim contract to assist the process of bedding in the new PL team.
Reporting to the Group FC, responsibilities in this Interim role will include: Train, coach & develop the new PL processing team.
Resolve process issues and improve controls within the recently implemented new ERP system.
Monitor team performance, ensuring KPI's and service standards are being consistently met.
Ensure Supplier invoices are processed accurately and paid within agreed terms.
Work closely with various budget holders across the business to improve purchasing and invoice processes.
Candidate profile
You must have experience of managing a PL/AP team within a medium-high transactional processing environment.
Evidence of improving PL/AP systems and controls on an ERP system platform.
Proactive, hands-on and result-focused approach.
Available to start ASAP or by mid-September latest, and able to commit to the full duration of this 3-4 month Contract to ensure the new centralised PL/AP team are operating effectively "up to speed" on the new ERP systems platform.
You must be located within convenient commuting range of Newcastle-u-Lyme for this fully hands-on on site role for the duration of this contract.
My client offers a competitive Interim day rate between £300-£350/day + successful completion bonus.