Description

Accounts Payable SME - M&A Focused

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

As a GBS PTP Integration SME your primary responsibility is to oversee the integration of newly acquired clinics into the respective PTP systems, processes and overall ways of working in collaboration with GBS and Genpact PTP Integration teams.

In this role you will additionally partner with our local market-based Merger & Acquisition, Local Finance and Global Acquisition Finance colleagues to ensure that GBS, in partnership with our outsourced provider Genpact, are operationally ready for day one trading with any newly acquired clinic for all Purchase to Pay activities.

Key aspects of this role will require the GBS PTP Integration SME to have full oversight of day-to-day operations, month-end close execution and reporting as a result of the PTP transactional activities performed by Genpact Integrations PTP colleagues responsible for newly acquired clinics.

Collaboration with Genpact, the GBS PTP Global Process Owner and Group Treasury will be regular and important to ensuring reconciliations and month-end close activities are accurate and timely. You will also work closely with the GBS PTP Global Process Owner and Genpact to drive a culture of continuous process improvement, leveraging technology and automation tools to optimise processes, workflows and reduce manual activity.

This role is a key position within GBS Integrations and ensures alignment to our group strategy when integrating newly acquired clinics. The role supports consistent and efficient invoice-to-pay management while ensuring month-end close processes remain accurate and compliant with IVC Evidensia group policy. IVC Evidensia is currently going through an exciting period of significant change, and you will need to embrace and help drive that change.

This role requires a combination of strong analytical capability, leadership skills, extensive knowledge of global PTP practices, procedures and technology, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders within a rapidly evolving organisation.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Oversee the integration PTP reconciliation process and month-end close reporting, ensuring accurate and timely processing in collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups

Establish and maintain strong relationships with country CFOs, Group Finance, GBS and Genpact management to ensure seamless supplier invoice-to-pay and reconciliation reporting for all newly acquired clinics

Ensure compliance with global group policies, regulations and reporting requirements

Support and contribute to the Group completion accounts process for newly acquired clinics, including completion account invoice payments

Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and scalability of Purchase to Pay reporting, including Paid on Time and Debit Balance reporting

Stay updated with group finance policy, industry trends and emerging technologies within global PTP management

Monitor KPIs and metrics to assess month-end reporting performance and ensure SLAs are met for all newly acquired clinics

Oversee and manage relationships with external and internal auditors, tax teams and other stakeholders for audits and compliance reviews, supported by GBS and Genpact PTP Integration teams

Stay informed about industry best practices and participate in professional networks and associations to encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CPA, ACCA or CIMA preferred)

Minimum of 3 years' progressive Purchase to Pay experience, ideally within a shared service or centralised finance environment

A second language, such as French, would be advantageous

Proven track record of leadership and problem-solving within a PTP function, including experience working with external partners and leading change initiatives

Strong understanding of local banking, financial reporting, regulatory and compliance requirements would be beneficial

Experience managing stakeholder relationships within a finance reporting environment

Proficiency using finance systems such as NetSuite, Oracle or similar platforms

Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and influence diverse teams

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels

Strategic thinking and problem-solving capability to drive process improvements and optimise PTP operations

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess financial and operational data, identify trends and make data-driven decisions

Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements when handling financial information

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, for reporting and analysis

A continuous learning mindset and commitment to keeping up to date with finance regulations and best practice

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

What We Offer:

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work-life balance
26 days annual leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Pension
Discretionary Bonus
Discounted staff pet care
Dog Friendly office
Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.