Role: Head of Purchase to Pay Operations REF 106675
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Hybrid/Birmingham – up to 3 days a week in the office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £650 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Head of Purchase to Pay Operations for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF PURCHASE TO PAY OPERATIONS
- Lead the implementation of Purchase to Pay policies, processes, communications, and engagement activities to support the successful transformation of P2P services.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop, agree, and implement new policies and operating procedures.
- Ensure compliance with P2P policies through effective controls, governance frameworks, and performance monitoring.
- Lead and manage process improvements and operational change initiatives, ensuring business readiness and successful adoption across the organisation.
- Oversee the integration of existing P2P Support, Transactions, and Shared Services teams into a single high-performing function.
- Develop capability, expertise, and leadership within the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
- Drive operational performance through the use of service metrics, insight, and effective resource management.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
- Champion innovation, process optimisation, and best practice across the P2P operating model.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCES OF THE HEAD OF PURCHASE TO PAY OPERATIONS
- Significant leadership experience within a Purchase to Pay (P2P), Accounts Payable, Shared Services, Finance Operations, or Procure-to-Pay environment.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale operational transformation and change programmes.
- Experience implementing policies, processes, and controls within a complex organisation.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes, governance, risk, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrable experience leading and integrating teams through periods of organisational change.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders across multiple business areas.
- Experience developing high-performing teams, driving service excellence, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience using performance data and management information to drive decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex operational and policy requirements into clear business outcomes.
If you are a Head of Purchase to Pay Operations, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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