Purchase to Pay Lead

Vacancy Title: Purchase to Pay Team LeadVacancy Location: Dunmurry, Grange House, Belfast, Northern Ireland Engagement Type: Full-Time, Hybrid The RoleHere at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for a Purchase to Pay Team to join our Finance Shared Service team based in Dunmurry, Grange House, Belfast with a hybrid working pattern of 3 office days per week.This role reports to the Head of Purchase to Pay and you will be responsible for managing a team of accounts payable administrators. Offering daily support as well as line manager duties including HR policy management and coaching. As part of the P2P team you will be overseeing the processing of supplier payments, bank reconciliations, query resolution, statement reconciliations and ensuring KPIs are achieved, and SLAs are adhered to.As part of our continuous improvement, the role will also play an important part in identifying and driving transformation within the Shared Services Team, in order to streamline and maximise resources.Key responsibilities for the Purchase to Pay Team Lead role include but are not limited to: Lead and manage the P2P team to meet SLAs and KPIs Monitor team performance and conduct weekly 1:1s Act as first point of escalation for payment issues and supplier queries Oversee weekly payment runs and cash book postings Collaborate on bank reconciliations and support audits Work cross-functionally to drive process standardisation and efficiency Support P2P Head with projects and continuous improvement initiatives Prepare and present bi-weekly performance reports to senior management Uphold HR policies and foster an inclusive, values-driven team culture Promote and maintain a safe working environmentYou will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.This is not just another job; this is your career.About YouEssential criteria: Extensive Accounts Payable experience, preferably with one year's experience leading a high-performing team of more than 4 people Minimum of 5 GSCEs (Maths and English grade C or above). Able to identify and implement continuous improvements to key day to day activities Strong communication and organisational skills Experience in leading cross-functional projects and related management presentations Team player, supportive of others within the team Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work over a variety of systems to produce reports Experience within an Accounts Payable SSC environment and Knowledge of Banking platforms / Kyriba an advantageWhy You Should Work for Us 34 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)Flexible / Hybrid working arrangementsAdditional day off to celebrate your birthdayCompany Anniversary Holiday BenefitExcellent enhanced maternity & paternity packageCycle to Work SchemeLife AssuranceTraining & Professional DevelopmentEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWorkplace Reward & Recognition schemeWho are Survitec and what do we do?Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition SchemeHow To ApplyTo Apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website.Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.