Head of Finance Operations, Accounts Payable

4 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Invictus Executive Search LLP Full time

Key responsibilities

  • Your primary role will be to work with the Accounts Payable team, managing their day to day activities whilst also helping them navigate a company-wide finance transformation programme. Experience of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 / AX suite or other well-known ERP software is an important requirement
  • Lead the processing of high volume and high value payments across jurisdictions, including time critical Treasury and Sales and Purchase payments, as well as overseeing crew payroll activities
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and sanctions matters related to payments
  • Ensure the accuracy and consistency of data for accounts payable and the general ledger
  • Highlight any weaknesses in finance systems or processes post implementation

Skills required

  • Successful track record working as a ‘hands on’ Head of Finance Operations / Senior Accounts Payable Manager in organisations with significant revenues and a strong asset base. A background in the shipping industry would be advantageous but not essential
  • Extensive practical experience in managing a high volume and high value payments function within a fast paced, analytical and entrepreneurial environment
  • Confident and effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in change management and system implementations would be an advantage. Proven ability to add value in a transformation programme
  • Experience of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 / AX suite or other well-known ERP software is a requirement for this role
  • You will have experience of financial reporting and/or the use of Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI


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