The Role

Are you someone who is passionate about managing and developing a team?

At Saint Gobain we are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to work at our Head Office in East Leake.

The Account Payable Manager will develop and lead our Accounts Payable and Expenses Team. Taking responsibility for the operational activities of the accounts payable and expenses functions aiming for high customer services to our internal customer businesses. You will continue to integrate new clients into the function. You will work closely with The P2P Process Owner to identify opportunities for improvement and execute plans to achieve operational excellence.

At Saint Gobain we have 30 brands', we design, manufacture, and distribute materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. These solutions are found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications.

What we're looking for:

You will need to have previous experience in successfully leading and developing teamsStrong knowledge and experience of Accounts payable processes and ERP systemsExperience of working in a Shared Service CentreExperience of process improvementUnderstand what is needed to achieve high service levels What you will be doing:

Responsible for the operational activities of the Accounts Payable and Expenses functionsEnsure Supplier and Expenses are processed and paid to payment termsManaging and developing a team of 20 peopleBuild strong relations to achieve goals with: P2P Process Owner & Digital Transformation Team: to drive continuous improvement initiatives including increasing automation in the P2P process.Procurement and suppliers: to ensure compliance to our invoice processInternal business customers: To ensure process efficiency & compliance to P2P process Are Saint–Gobain an inclusive employer?

Saint–Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high–performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint–Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint–Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job–sharing, part–time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!