Accounts Payable Global Lead

at  CSL Behring

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Global Lead to join CSL’s Financial Shared Service Centre in Liverpool .
Reporting to the Executive Director Global Accounting Operations you will be Part of the Procure to Purchase (PTP) team and responsible for m anaging the Account s Payable Global function.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage outside provider to deliver quality accounts payable services – to be measured with KPI’s and feedback from the Business
• Lead the implementation of new AP policies, common processes and tools – on an enterprise-wide basis across Behring, Seqirus, and Vifor (for entities in scope)
• Drive continuous improvement with Process Leads – and work with Finance Innovation to seek additional support where required .
• Contribute to the development and delivery of global STP process strategy to ensure Account Payable processes that are increasingly efficient and compliant.
• Work with the STP lead and outsource provider to define and manage the governance framework, and KPIs to monitor end to end performance
• Address issues escalated from the regional process managers and outsourced provider team
• Lead, motivate and develop employees within the team including long-term talent development and succession planning. Manage performance with a focus on meeting service agreements and continuously enhancing Finance staff, while role modelling CSL Values
• Coordinate and influence Procurement colleagues on Accounts Payable initiatives that impact across functions
• Set and drive strategy for accounts payable across Behring, Seqirus, and Vifor with a short term and long-term focus

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree in related field required
• 10+ years’ experience in accounting and finance, including experience in Accounting Operations, specifically within Accounts Payable process
• Experience in leading and managing a team
• Strong analytical thinking and organisational agility
• The ability to think through complex issues
• Collaborate effectively with multiple levels and cross functionally within Finance
• Proven experience in process improvement and leading global change

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Professional certification (CPA/CMA) preferred
• Experience in global scientific/pharmaceutical industry highly desirable
• Experience managing external providers of services highly desirable.
  This role i s based out of our Financial Shared Service Centre, Speke, Liverpool.
  Hybrid role: Office based Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Please refer the Job description for details