P2p Supervisor

We are currently looking for a **P2P Supervisor **to join our **Finance **function within the **Corporate** group.

This is a **full-time** opportunity, on a **permanent **basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.

We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 4 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 8 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.

**Who are we?**

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

The core purpose of the Finance Division is to ensure public funds are spent wisely and that the Executive and the Board make informed decisions about costs and investments than bring public value outcomes.

The Finance Division is essential to ensure that the agency discharges its statutory responsibilities and carries out business operations while delivering optimal value from the funding we receive.

The services Finance provides range from Finance Operations, through to Accounting, Reporting and Control, Strategic Finance, Finance Business Partnering and Risk and Assurance.

The Finance Operations function is responsible for ensuring that the agency has effective processes and systems in place to accurately process financial transactions and report financial performance to the business. This area is also responsible for driving continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the Agency and ensuring robust controls are in place. The Finance Operations function comprises all transactional teams in finance, namely Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Transaction Procurement and Systems Support.

**What’s the role?**

The Purchase to Pay Supervisor will be responsible for supervising day-to-day operations of the Purchase to Pay (P2P) department including processing of invoices to purchase orders, payment runs, supplier statement reconciliations, expenses processing, supplier registrations, purchase order management, query resolutions and process guidance.

The supervisor will set, track, manage and report on the P2P team key performance metrics, provide backup support to the P2P Manager and participate in process reviews, improvements and implementation.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Oversee and supervise the daily activities of the P2P staff including setting, reviewing, and monitoring P2P team targets and analysing team workloads.
- Supervise BAU activities and workload allocation within P2P team to ensure work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with the review of processes and working practices in P2P and implement agreed improvements (Basware, process documentation and updated training materials/team cross training), with a focus on improving the first-time invoice processing stats.
- Assist with external/internal audit requests by compiling and validating information, ensures the requested samples are produced in line with expected quality and timelines.

**Who are we looking for?**
- Substantial knowledge of Oracle Fusion or similar accounting systems including experience of supporting design and maintenance business processes and control systems to improve and ensure the integrity, quality and timeliness of information
- Experience of P2P cycle and the management of the Accounts Payable Ledger
- Ensure joined up teamwork within P2P and across other divisions to ensure efficient and effective use of finance systems.
- Broad experience and knowledge of accounts payable systems

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification

**The selection process**:

- **Interview**, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the answers provided - ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the criteria for this role in the job description.

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