**AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.** **We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.** **If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers (https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/) .** **For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our** **Privacy Policy (https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/recruitment/AVEVA-Recruitment-Candidate-Fair-Processing-Notice-2024.pdf)** **.** **Key accountabilities and decision ownership:** + Manage a high performing team optimising performance and commitment by setting goals and agreeing objectives + Supporting the adaptability and flexibility of workload and team movements to facilitate high levels of customer service across the SSC managing working hours where required to cover regional time zones + Maintain close relationships with customer/stakeholder groups, monitoring and seeking feedback on team performance, providing resolution of issues and agreeing improvement plans as required. + Support and input to a programme of continuous improvement delivery so that best practice is embedded, and efficiencies are delivered. + Manage the performance of the P2P and Global T&E function ensuring that processes are standardised, documented and that KPIs are used to demonstrate delivery with service levels being met or exceeded + Ensure all policy and legal requirements are adhered to by operating within a framework of compliance, which protects customers and the team and minimises risk to the business + Ensure the integrity of financial records for all relevant entities, raising issues where there is any deviation + Team activities include: + maintain relationships with vendors ensuring that documentation is properly maintained from receipt to payment. + processing and resolution of invoices including intercompany. + key point of contact for suppliers. The daily duties will also cover performing month end closing activities and vendor statement reconciliation. + travel and expense processing, payments and employee queries. Audit and compliance of expense claims **Skills, know-how and experience:** Must have: + Strong sense of integrity always does the right thing and encourages others to behave in the same way. + Experience in a Procure to Pay and the T&E environment + Proficient in utilising ERP systems and other P2P related software. Experience with SAP Concur or similar expense management systems + Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to manage a team. + Able to operate comfortably at a detailed as well as a Managerial level. + Strong experience of understanding and interpreting control and operational risk Preferred: + Experience in managing a team preferably in a shared services environment + Additional language skills Technical / professional qualifications: + Accounting or Business Administrations qualifications + Strong MS Office, Excel and Oracle knowledge as well as experience in the Business and Accounting systems used in the functions **Direct reports:** + Direct Reports: Team of up to 12 Team members **Key Stakeholders:** + Process Owner – Procure to Pay + Process Owner – T&E + Regional finance team + Procurement + Internal Audit + Service Management **AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.** **AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.** **Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.** Empowering you with pioneering tech AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers (https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/) . For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy (https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/recruitment/AVEVA-Recruitment-Candidate-Fair-Processing-Notice-2024.pdf) .