AP Transformation Manager

AP Transformation Manager (6 Month Fixed Term Contract – potential to extend to a 9/12-month contract) Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working) Salary - £60,000 - £80,000 (Depending on Experience) Axon Moore has a great opportunity available for an experienced AP Transformation Manager to join a fantastic and growing e-commerce business on a fixed-term basis in Manchester City Centre. This is a senior interim role created to lead the end-to-end transformation of the Accounts Payable function during a period of rapid business growth. The AP team will report directly into this role for the duration of the contract The successful candidate will be a seasoned AP transformation specialist, have a background in businesses operating at £100m+ turnover, and a demonstrable track record of delivering sustainable process change. By the end of the contract, the role will have, embedded improved processes, documented SOPs, led change implementation, identified and embedded AI tools into the team's ways of working, and produced a clear succession plan for the permanent team. Key Requirements: • Define and drive the AP transformation roadmap, aligning priorities with the senior finance team and wider business strategy. • Lead the end-to-end redesign of AP processes - from purchase orders through to payment - to increase efficiency, accuracy, and control. • Identify and implement automation and digital solutions compatible with NetSuite to streamline invoice processing, approvals, and payment workflows. • Identify, evaluate, and embed AI tools (for example invoice capture, anomaly detection, and query handling) into AP workflows, upskilling the team to adopt them confidently and sustainably. • Identify and prioritise process improvement opportunities across all areas of AP, including invoice processing, vendor management, payment runs, and reconciliation. • Design and document comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all key AP processes, ensuring they are clear, practical, and fit for a scaling business. • Establish robust controls and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements. • Work with the management accounts team to improve month-end close processes, ensuring all costs are captured accurately and on time. • Lead the implementation of approved process changes, managing stakeholder communication and securing buy-in across Finance and the wider business. • Develop and deliver training to the AP team on new processes, systems, and ways of working. • Manage the AP function’s day-to-day operations concurrently with transformation activity, maintaining service continuity throughout. To not miss out on this opportunity and to find out more please send your updated CV and apply today.