PUN - REF91339N_2026219151 - Group Manager - Accounts Payable at WNS Global Services

Pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client-Facing Leadership, Executive Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, Financial Acumen, Control Mindset, Change Management, Transformation Leadership

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence.We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees. Job Description Group Manager JD- Key Responsibilities1. End-to-End P2P Ownership • Own complete P2P lifecycle: Vendor Master, Invoice Processing, 2/3-Way Matching, Exception Handling, Payments, and Reconciliations• Ensure adherence to financial controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance• Drive consistent SLA, TAT, accuracy, and cost-to-serve improvements2. Client & Stakeholder Management• Act as primary P2P escalation point for Finance, Accounting, and Operations leaders• Lead QBRs, MBRs, and governance forums, presenting insights, trends, and corrective action plans• Translate client business needs into execution-ready operating models3. Team Leadership & Workforce Management• Lead multi-location P2P teams (India / Philippines as applicable)• Drive productivity, utilization, cross-skilling, and succession planning• Build a strong performance culture with clear KPIs, coaching, and accountability4. Transformation, Automation & Analytics• Identify automation opportunities across invoice ingestion, OCR, duplicate detection, tolerance checks, and payment controls etc• Partner with WNS Digital / Automation teams to deploy RPA, analytics, and workflow optimization• Build dashboards and MIS with actionable insights (aging, exception root causes, vendor behavior)5. Risk, Compliance & Controls• Ensure zero tolerance for control breaches, duplicate payments, or audit failures• Lead internal/external audits and closure of observations• Strengthen vendor compliance, documentation, and approval governance6. Financial & Commercial Ownership• Own cost, productivity, and margin targets for the client's P2P scope• Support pricing discussions, scope changes, and future growth opportunities• Drive continuous value articulation for client (beyond BAU delivery)________________________________________Required Experience & Qualifications• 12–15+ years of experience in Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable operations• 7+ years in a senior people management role (Manager / Senior Manager / Group Manager)• Strong experience in BPO / Shared Services environment• Proven experience managing US-based clients, preferably in Transportation, Logistics, or Freight• Hands-on exposure to ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, etc.)• Strong understanding of SOX, audit controls, and financial compliance• Experience in process transformation, automation, or digital enablement Qualifications Key Skills & Competencies• Client-facing leadership & executive communication• Data-driven decision-making & problem-solving• Strong financial acumen and control mindset• Change management & transformation leadership• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

Responsibilities

The Group Manager will own the complete Procure to Pay (P2P) lifecycle, ensuring adherence to financial controls and driving improvements in service levels. They will also lead multi-location teams and manage client relationships while identifying automation opportunities.