LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

Director, Accounts Payable

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Colombo • Sri Lanka

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERPOracle

About the role

  • Lead the global Accounts Payable function, establishing a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence and strong financial control.
  • Develop and execute the AP strategy to align with LSEG’s global Finance and operational priorities.
  • Ensure accurate, timely and compliant processing of all supplier invoices and payments across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Strengthen financial controls, oversee AP policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with internal governance, audit requirements and regulatory obligations.
  • Partner with Procurement to optimise end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes, supplier onboarding, and risk management.
  • Drive process optimisation and automation initiatives, using ERP, workflow, and data analytics capabilities to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and communication, ensuring a responsive service model and high supplier satisfaction.
  • Manage key AP transformation and change programmes, ensuring consistent global adoption and measurable benefits.
  • Provide leadership, coaching and talent development to the global AP team, ensuring capability growth and high performance.
  • Report on AP performance, important metrics, risks, and opportunities to senior Finance and business leaders.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading large, complex Accounts Payable operations within a global organisation
  • Strong understanding of Procure‑to‑Pay processes, controls, and compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated success delivering transformation, automation or process‑reengineering initiatives
  • Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
  • Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA) beneficial but not required
  • Strong systems knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar P2P/ERP platforms)
  • Excellent financial control and process management expertise
  • Skilled in data analytics and reporting tools
Benefits
  • Healthcare
  • Retirement planning
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Wellbeing initiatives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Accounts PayableProcure-to-Payfinancial controlprocess optimisationautomationdata analyticsreportingtransformationprocess reengineeringcompliance
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingtalent developmentcommunicationservice excellencecontinuous improvementrisk managementvendor relationship managementteam performancestakeholder engagement
Certifications
ACAACCACIMAdegree in Financedegree in Accountingdegree in Business