Are you passionate about P2P transformation, process optimization and finance digitalization? We would love to hear from you!

On behalf of our client – a fast-growing international company – we are looking for an experienced Head of Procure-to-Pay to lead and transform the P2P function and to drive efficiency, compliance and automation across the company’s end-to-end P2P operations.

The role

The role as Head of P2P – Digitalization, Scalability & Process Optimization (Head of Procure to Pay) – is a global key player based at the company’s HQ in the heart of Copenhagen. You will be part of the Group Finance department in the Finance Shared Services sub-department, and you will report to the Director of Finance Shared Services. 

About the job

You will be responsible for the entire Accounts Payable (AP) and procurement cycle across 11 countries, ensuring accurate reconciliation, compliance and operational excellence. You will lead a team of 11 finance professionals, including an AP team of six, while building and establishing a new procurement department to implement PR/PO processes and EDI solutions.

With D365FO (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations) as ERP system, you will be at the forefront of digitalization, automation and operational compliance to support the international expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the P2P department, overseeing AP, procurement, MDM, T&E and real estate finance
• Drive digitalization and automation initiatives, including PR/PO implementation, EDI integration and ERP optimization in D365FO
• Own and manage P2P-related systems, ensuring optimization, maintenance and continuous improvement to support business needs
• Ensure accurate and efficient end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment execution and reconciliation
• Establish an administrative procurement department (2 FTEs) to streamline purchase requisitions (PR), purchase orders (PO) and supplier management
• Oversee the Real Estate Financial Manager function, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all rent-related agreement matters
• Implement and enforce operational compliance frameworks to mitigate risk and enhance control
• Lead process standardization and scalability efforts to support the company’s international growth
• Drive continuous improvement and automation, ensuring a seamless P2P experience across the organization.

Key qualifications

• Experienced finance leader with a strong background in P2P, AP, procurement, process transformation and change management
• Proven track record of leading teams and driving digitalization and automation initiatives
• Deep understanding of PR/PO processes, EDI solutions and ERP systems (preferably D365FO)
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with attention to detail and compliance
• Ability to set up new functions and build scalable processes in a fast-paced international environment
• Proactive, structured and able to collaborate across departments and with external stake-holders.

Application

Please forward your application and your CV via the link below to Basico.

You are welcome to contact Recruitment Director Gitte Hjortskov Larsen by telephone (+45 2510 2217) if you have any questions about the position.