Purchase Ledger Manager

Job Description

Main accountabilities:Manage the end to end Purchase Ledger department reviewing and analysing processes, identifying and executing continuous improvements within the department. Responsible for paying suppliers accurately and on time in a well-controlled environment operatingin a no surprise culture. This is a role that will require you to dive into the detail and "make it happen" but also elevate yourself to communicate upwards, whilst setting ambitious business plans. You will be heavily involved in the roll out of EDI andtherefore need to be able to demonstrate change management skillsKey Responsibilities To lead a fast-paced finance team during a significant period of change, operating across the Theo Pathitis Retail Group Brands, Ryman, London Graphic Centre and Boux Avenue Implement KPI performance measures within the Payables Team, ensuring progress and risk is understood and managed at all times Reconcile and be confident with balance sheet processes, ensuring strong governance, sound knowledge of the accounting entries and be working to best in class month end processes. Be a key stakeholder in the implementation of the internal EDI project, ensuring success criteria is met, controls are documented and testing is met with strong governance. Responsible for ensuring an up to date authorisation policy and strong adherence to compliance within your division. Building strong relationships with the companies external suppliers to ensure the smooth operation of the payables process. Liaising with the Head of Finance to provide accurate information regarding cash flow forecasting Accepting responsibility and taking ownership of operational issues, finding practical solutions and escalating problems where appropriate. Applying commercial logic in order to advise the business on best practise in order to obtain the maximum financial benefit for the company Continuous review of processes to ensure latest technology and best practise thinking is applied Managing direct reports (3) to provide a quality service and ensuring that the team processes and objectives align with the Finance vision. Holding regular team meetings to foster an environment of open communication and to encourage others to make positive contributions. Preparation of key management reports, applying advanced excel skills where required. Strong stakeholder management with other brands within the group, proactive communication and management. Liaise with audit ensuring all requests are adhered to in a timely manner.Key Personality Attributes: You are a proactive and driven individual capable of seeing projects through to completion with little guidance. Youre a confident communicator that can easily translate technical talk to non technical stakeholders, and have confidence to challenge the status quo You should be able to multi-task and manage multiple projects. You will have a focus on results and meeting targets. Action orientated, able to spot opportunities and create plans to make things happen Ability to balance long and short-term challenges Naturally engaging and collaborative, with the ability to take people on a journey to deliver a vision High standards with the ability to introduce and implement best practise Comfortable operating strategically at board level Excellent analytical, decision making and problem solving skills Open and curious, willing to test new avenues Getting the best out of colleagues, comfortable with delegating and empowering others Passionate about colleague development and allowing colleagues to reach their full potential Self-motivated, ambitious and determinedExperience requirements: Qualified accountant or qualified by experience in the complete end to end purchase ledger process Navision system experience preferential Experience in leading, coaching and developing colleagues Strong analytical skills Strong controls mindset