Director of Accounts Payable responsible for leading global AP operations at LSEG. Ensuring operational excellence and strong financial controls while managing supplier relations and payment processes.
Responsibilities
Lead the global Accounts Payable function, establishing a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence and strong financial control.
Develop and execute the AP strategy to align with LSEG’s global Finance and operational priorities.
Ensure accurate, timely and compliant processing of all supplier invoices and payments across multiple jurisdictions.
Strengthen financial controls, oversee AP policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with internal governance, audit requirements and regulatory obligations.
Partner with Procurement to optimise end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes, supplier onboarding, and risk management.
Drive process optimisation and automation initiatives, using ERP, workflow, and data analytics capabilities to improve efficiency and quality.
Oversee vendor relationships and communication, ensuring a responsive service model and high supplier satisfaction.
Manage key AP transformation and change programmes, ensuring consistent global adoption and measurable benefits.
Provide leadership, coaching and talent development to the global AP team, ensuring capability growth and high performance.
Report on AP performance, important metrics, risks, and opportunities to senior Finance and business leaders.
Requirements
Proven experience leading large, complex Accounts Payable operations within a global organisation
Strong understanding of Procure‑to‑Pay processes, controls, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated success delivering transformation, automation or process‑reengineering initiatives
Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA) beneficial but not required
Strong systems knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar P2P/ERP platforms)
Excellent financial control and process management expertise
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