At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in transforming Accounts Payable and Receivable processes.
- Company: Join ThompsonCook, a leader in finance recruitment across Australia.
- Benefits: Attractive salary package and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on culture change and team engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving change in a large multinational organisation.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in AP/AR and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 180000 $ per year.
Senior leadership role leading a team of 30+ with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable (AR) and driving process improvement and transformation.
This is an opportunity to lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for a large multinational organisation with a multi-brand, multi-site operation across Australia and New Zealand. You will lead a team of more than 30 people through AP and AR Managers, with support from an offshore processing team. Accounts Receivable is central to the role. The business has high-volume trade customers across several business units. You will be responsible for cash outcomes, service levels and controls, and you’ll lead a program of process improvement and cultural change across the function.
The Challenge:
- Leading and developing a team of managers and team leaders across AP and AR, including offshore resources.
- Owning end-to-end accounts receivable performance, including cash collection, aged debt and debtor management.
- Overseeing the AP function to ensure suppliers are paid accurately, on time and with appropriate controls.
- Leading the simplification, standardisation and automation of AP and AR processes.
- Improving systems, reporting and controls across the function.
- Driving culture change, and lifting engagement, accountability and service standards.
- Building strong relationships with finance, commercial and operational stakeholders, as well as customers and suppliers.
The Expertise:
- Senior leadership experience across accounts receivable and/or accounts payable, including managing team leaders.
- Strong accounts receivable exposure, ideally in a high-volume, multi-site environment.
- A track record of leading transformation and process improvement.
- Proven ability to drive culture change and bring a team through change.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience with offshore or BPO teams would be highly regarded.
Head of Accounts Payable & Receivable in Melbourne employer: ThompsonCook
ThompsonCook offers an exceptional work environment for the Strategic Finance Leader, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the dynamic technology-led wagering sector in Australia. Employees benefit from a clear path to career advancement, including potential progression to CFO, alongside a strong emphasis on governance and regulatory compliance that enhances professional growth. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive team atmosphere, ThompsonCook stands out as a rewarding employer for those seeking meaningful contributions in a rapidly evolving industry.
