Purchase to Pay Transformation Lead - Central Scotland

W&A is supporting a global organisation to appoint a Purchase to Pay Transformation Lead to play a key role in a major Finance Transformation programme.

Based just outside Glasgow with hybrid working, this two-year fixed-term opportunity will give you the scope to shape and improve Purchase to Pay across a complex, global environment.

The Opportunity

This is a highly visible transformation role for an experienced Purchase to Pay professional who wants to make a meaningful impact.

You’ll lead the P2P workstream, working closely with Finance, Procurement and wider stakeholders to simplify processes, strengthen controls and create more consistent ways of working. With a strong focus on transformation and continuous improvement, you’ll help shape a P2P model that is efficient, scalable and ready for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Purchase to Pay workstream as part of a wider Finance Transformation programme.
• Shape and improve end-to-end P2P processes and ways of working.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Support the design and implementation of systems and process change.
• Translate transformation priorities into clear plans and deliverable actions.
• Manage key risks, dependencies and workstream priorities.
• Provide P2P expertise throughout the wider ERP transformation.
• Help develop the longer-term roadmap for Purchase to Pay.
• Establish meaningful KPIs to support performance and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, Procurement and the wider business.

Candidate Profile

• Strong Purchase to Pay or accounts payable experience.
• Experience in transformation, process improvement or process standardisation.
• Exposure to ERP implementation or systems change would be beneficial.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• The ability to turn complex challenges into practical, workable solutions.
• A collaborative approach and confidence challenging existing ways of working.
• Experience within a global or complex organisation would be advantageous.
• LEAN or Six Sigma experience would be beneficial.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.
• Two-year fixed-term contract.
• Generous holiday entitlement with buy and sell options.
• Private healthcare and remote GP service.
• Generous company pension contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Learning and development resources.
• Additional employee and charitable benefits.

Why Apply

• Take ownership of an important P2P transformation workstream.
• Shape how Purchase to Pay operates across a global organisation.
• Gain exposure to a significant Finance and ERP transformation.
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement and senior stakeholders.
• Make a lasting impact on processes, controls and ways of working.

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan at Laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.

Please note that, due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.