Senior Interim Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist | 30+ Years AP Expertise | Systems Implementation & Process Improvement | East & West Midlands | Immediate Availability
Looking for a hands-on, career interim AP specialist who thrives on leading complex AP projects and delivering tangible business value?
This candidate brings over 30 years’ experience, including 23 years delivering specialist AP projects across diverse industries and organisations of all sizes, with deep expertise in full-cycle P2P management, AP process optimisation, and system implementations.
Why choose this candidate?
- Immediate availability — recently completed a contract and ready to start your next AP project without delay
- Extensive interim experience managing AP teams, projects, and process improvements across East & West Midlands
- Full P2P cycle leadership with proven success managing teams from 5 to 30+, delivering high-volume and multi-currency payments
- Systems savvy — hands-on experience with multiple financial software platforms including Oracle, SAP, Sage, Pegasus, Ariba, and others
- Strong project track record implementing new systems, process upgrades, KPI reporting, and driving compliance improvements
- Highly adaptable & collaborative — excels at building relationships at all levels and tailoring management style to evolving business needs
- Results-driven — quickly resolves issues, improves workflows, and consistently delivers outcomes on time and on budget
Key Skills & Expertise:
- Senior AP & P2P Project Management
- AP Process Analysis, Workflow Redesign & Compliance
- Multi-currency Payments & BACS (including instant, stop, international)
- Team Leadership, Mentoring & Development
- Change Management & Business Transformation
- KPI Reporting & Financial Controls
- Supplier Query Resolution & Invoice Reconciliation
- Training, User Guides & Documentation Creation
Recent Interim Roles:
- PTP Specialist (most recent contract)
- Interim AP Manager roles with responsibility for team management, process review, KPI monitoring, payment runs, and supplier query resolution
- Interim Finance Operations Manager and various senior AP project roles across sectors including healthcare, education, logistics, and more
Achievements:
- Delivered multi-million-pound savings by cleansing outstanding transactions and optimising AP processes
- Led successful rollout of e-procurement and PO compliance projects across large organisations
- Resolved severe backlogs safeguarding millions in financial exposure
- Re-engineered AP SOPs and KPIs, enhancing team performance and reporting accuracy
Qualifications:
- AAT Intermediate Level
- BTEC Business & Finance
- Diplomas in IT and Business Procedures
- Extensive training in multiple financial software packages
Focused exclusively on Senior AP Interim/Project roles in the East or West Midlands, this candidate brings energy, expertise, and commitment to drive AP projects to success. Not seeking permanent roles — pure interim excellence.
