Senior P2P Analyst

Position: Senior P2P Analyst (Permanent)
Location: Trafford

Axon Moore are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior P2P Finance Analyst on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation with a high-performing Transactional Finance function.

This is a leadership role within the Purchase to Pay team, responsible for managing the P2P function and overseeing the end-to-end payables operation across multiple legal entities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring timely, accurate and compliant supplier payments, while driving continuous improvement across the function.

Working closely with the Transactional Finance Manager, the Senior P2P Finance Analyst will lead a team of analysts and administration clerks, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance. This role requires both strong technical P2P expertise and the ability to lead, develop and influence others.

Location:

West Manchester + Hybrid + Flexibility
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

Main duties:

Lead and manage the P2P function, overseeing day-to-day operations and developing the team through clear objectives, performance management and ongoing support
Maintain full control of supplier ledgers, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, completed on time and regularly reviewed to minimise risk and outstanding items
Oversee all payment activity, including payment runs, ad-hoc payments and expenses, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals
Take ownership of supplier and internal query resolution, building strong stakeholder relationships to drive timely payments and high service standards
Support month-end processes, including reporting, accruals and subledger reviews, to ensure accurate financial results
Support the Transactional Finance Manager with monthly reporting
Drive continuous improvement across P2P processes, collaborating with senior finance leadership to strengthen controls and enhance efficiency

Person specification:

Minimum 5 years’ experience within a P2P or similar finance role
Previous experience managing or mentoring team members
Strong background in supplier reconciliations and complex query resolution
Experience managing Direct Debits within a high-volume environment
SAP experience (highly desirable)
Strong Excel skills
Knowledge of VAT and compliance requirements
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive in improving processes
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced P2P professional looking to step into a senior leadership role where they can shape processes, develop a team and make a tangible impact across a multi-entity finance function.

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