AP Payments Operations Assistant Manager

at  British American Tobacco

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• Manage the Team to deliver the efficient and effective processing within a controlled environment and in line with the SLA established for each activity, alongside adherence to the applicable relevant tax regime and within any voluntary codes of best practice BAT has signed up for.
• Ensure that all approved external supplier invoices are paid in time within agreed payment terms, subject to the appropriate controls.
• Implement Finance transformation initiatives and programmes aimed to have an impact on the services provided in adherence with global standards.
• Monitor resource utilisation and manage resource allocation to maximise effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of the services.
• Build and value a diverse team in GBS Americas.
• Pro-actively manage customer relationships on an ongoing basis through periodic SLA service reviews, regular monitoring of service levels and customer feedback.
• Develop effective networks and interfaces with peers across the globe and particularly, with Finance Leaders across GBS Americas´ customer base to ensure that objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to create a culture and working environment conducive to innovation and continuous improvement within GBS Americas.