Head of Accounts Payable

The role is based circa 3 days a week from our offices in Derbyshire (Breedon on the Hill and Lockington), therefore applicants must reside within commutable distance of here.The Head of Accounts Payable is responsible for leading and optimising the centralised end-to-end accounts payable function across the UK and Ireland. This role ensures timely, accurate and compliant processing of supplier payments while driving continuous improvement, strong controls, and excellent stakeholder and supplier relationships in a FTSE 250, regulated environment.The role provides strategic leadership to a team of 28 (FTE), partners closely with Procurement, Tax, Treasury, Credit and Financial Control, playing a key role in cash management, governance, and transformation initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesFull details of the role are available in the attached job description, however the overview of key responsibilities are as follows:Leadership and GovernanceOperational ManagementFinancial Control and Cash ManagementStakeholder and Supplier ManagementChange and TransformationWho we are looking forYou will bring proven management experience within a fast-paced and pressurised Accounts Payable environment, be highly self-directed, and confident in leading transformational change. You will be motivated by driving team performance against targets, while maintaining a strong focus on supporting internal stakeholders and collaborating with the wider business to resolve issues effectively.You will ..... full job details .....