Team Lead Purchase to Pay

Overview

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in more than 40 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 20,000 talented people foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, championing a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, dedicated to shaping a successful and sustainable future for the industry.

Here, you will unlock your full potential with career opportunities and learning experiences. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, ground-breaking innovation, and forward-thinking colleagues. If you are highly driven with a can-do attitude, and you bring out the best in yourself and others, then join us to power new futures.

The Team Leader – Purchase To Pay is accountable for the Delivery of the in-scope processes in line with the Service Partnership Framework, for the assigned specialism(s) – Supplier Master Data, Invoice Processing, Travel & Expenses Processing, Payments & Cash Application, and Reconciliation & Reporting.

Working with the Service Delivery Manager, Continuous Improvement team, Global Process Owners and Project Managers as part of the wider Global Finance Transformation team, the Team Leader will ensure effective process delivery, ensure process improvement opportunities are recorded and submitted to the appropriate forum(s), and ensure that Global Transformation Programmes are supported as required.

The Team Leader is responsible for maintaining high standards of accuracy, timeliness and compliance in the PTP cycle within their specialism(s).

• People
  • Set an example with high levels of personal integrity, always ‘doing the right thing’
  • Lead and manage performance of the team.
• Partnership
  • Ensure delivery of in-scope services within the Service Partnership Framework, recognising the importance of good Purchase Order disciplines.
  • Interact with a wide range of internal /external stakeholders.
• Operational
  • Ensure compliance with (group, regional and market) policies, tax, legal, statutory, regulatory and fiscal requirements of each country to mitigate financial risks.
  • Actively seek to deliver a better level of service for a lower cost through continuous improvement.
• Other
  • Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits.
  • Own and drive improvement projects across multiple complex and evolving business models.
  • Have an understanding of the end-to-end process areas, the interdependencies with the wider team to optimise the end-to-end solution to a common business aligned viewpoint.
  • Present (when required) process related content summarised to the appropriate level relevant to stakeholders in the organisation.

• 5+ years of experience supervising teams within the Purchase To Pay process. Experience in GBS / Shared Services, fast-moving consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, and experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Strong collaboration and partnership mindset, ability to work in a matrix organisation.
• Delivery focussed mindset.
• Experience of complex, fragmented finance systems landscapes.
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse and cross-functional teams.
• Procurement qualification, Associate degree in Finance, or equivalent.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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