Interim AP Process Improvement Lead Ireland

About Le Creuset:
At Le Creuset, every dish begins with a story - and every story begins with people. Since 1925, we've brought generations together around the table, transforming everyday meals into cherished memories. Our legacy is built on colour, craft, and a deep passion for innovation - shaped as much by our iconic products as by the people who bring them to life.

We're not just creating cookware; we're creating moments that last a lifetime. If you're inspired by heritage, driven by creativity, and ready to shape the future of the kitchen, we'd love to welcome you into our story.

The Recipe for Success:
Role Summary
Bring Your Financial Expertise to the Heat of the Kitchen
In every great kitchen, efficiency, precision and timing are everything. As our Interim AP Process Improvement Lead, you'll step in to refine how our financial kitchen operates, streamlining invoice processing, enhancing automation and strengthening controls.
You'll focus on reducing manual effort, improving systems and empowering the team to work smarter, helping us build a best-in-class Purchase-to-Pay operation that runs as smoothly as a perfectly executed service.

Ingredients:

Key Responsibilities
What's on your Daily Menu:
In the day-to-day running of our financial kitchen, you'll:
- Identify opportunities to simplify and automate invoice processing
- Lead improvements across our P2P processes and D365 system
- Analyse data to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency improvements
- Design and implement KPI dashboards to monitor AP performance
- Document processes, controls and responsibilities clearly
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth, compliant payment processes
- Coach and support the team, embedding strong performance standards
- Ensure controls are robust and financial risks are effectively managed
You'll ensure every step of the AP process is optimised, measured and delivered with precision.

What's on your Seasonal Menu:
Across the lifecycle of the role, you'll focus on key transformation and improvement initiatives:
- Deliver measurable improvements in AP efficiency and automation
- Support system enhancements within D365 and P2P workflows
- Embed sustainable process improvements and knowledge documentation
- Strengthen governance and financial control frameworks
- Enable long term performance through training and capability building
- Support the evolution towards a best-in-class finance service model
You'll help transform the kitchen for the long term, not just improve one service.

The Perfect Blend:
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who thrives on improving how things work, someone who can bring structure, clarity and momentum to a fast-moving environment:
- Strong experience in Accounts Payable, ideally with process improvement exposure
- In depth knowledge of P2P processes and best practice
- Hands on experience with D365 and finance systems
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvements
- Experience supporting or mentoring teams
- Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and business functions
- Ability to manage change, train users and embed new ways of working
- Highly organised, proactive and detail focused
You'll enjoy solving problems, simplifying processes and delivering tangible improvements.

Your Flavour Profile (Behaviours & Traits)
You build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams, bringing resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, change-driven environment while maintaining a strong focus on detail and control.

You proactively identify improvements, communicate clearly and with integrity, and support others through change while driving efficient, high-quality outcomes.

Skills & Qualifications — Essential…