Senior Finance Team Leader – P2P Vendor Experience

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Senior Finance Team Leader leading a team to improve supplier experience in the P2P function. Focus on operational excellence and collaboration with business partners.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeSalford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong Procure to Pay (P2P) expertise with a focus on accounts payable processes, complemented by proven people leadership skills and a solid financial background in GRNI and balance sheet reconciliation. Capable of driving process improvements and enhancing supplier relationships through effective communication and operational efficiencies.

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Procure To Pay (P2P) ExperiencePeople Leadership CapabilityGRNI ReconciliationVendor EngagementFinancial Control

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Hard Skills

Accounts Payable ProcessesBalance Sheet ReconciliationTrade Payables ReconciliationProcess ImprovementOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicatorRelationship BuildingInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACIMAACA

Industry Keywords

Goods For Resale InvoicesEDI FailuresGRNI ProcessesSupplier RelationshipsStatement Reconciliations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end processing of Goods for Resale invoices, identifying root causes of EDI failures and working with business partners to resolve issues at source
Own trade payables reconciliations, including GRNI processes, ensuring accuracy, timely resolution of differences, and strong financial control
Manage and develop a team of 6–8 colleagues, building capability, driving performance, and creating an engaged and high-performing environment
Take ownership of supplier relationships, resolving critical issues, improving communication, and enhancing the overall vendor experience
Drive process improvement and operational efficiencies, using data and insight to reduce manual work and strengthen controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong Procure to Pay (P2P) experience, with a deep understanding of accounts payable processes
Proven people leadership capability, with experience developing and supporting high-performing teams
Solid financial knowledge, including experience with GRNI and balance sheet reconciliation
Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships and influence business partners across the business
Experience in vendor engagement and statement reconciliations, with a focus on delivering a positive supplier experience
A relevant finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you