Head of Global Procure to Pay (P2P)

Informa Group Plc. · United States

Company Description Do you want to develop your career and make an impact in the fast-growth, fast-moving B2B technology space? At Informa TechTarget, you’ll collaborate and grow alongside some of the industry’s most respected experts. You’ll work with leading brands and be exposed to world-shaping innovations. You’ll apply your energy and intellect to helping clients be faster to market and faster to revenue. We’re a vibrant community of world-class practitioners – over 2000 colleagues strong – with offices in 19 locations around the world. We’re traded on Nasdaq and also part of Informa PLC, a global leader in business-to-business events, digital services, and academic research in the FTSE 100. About Informa TechTarget Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT) informs, influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers, to accelerate growth from R&D to ROI. With an unparalleled reach of over 220 highly targeted technology-specific websites and more than 50 million permissioned first-party audience members, Informa TechTarget has a unique understanding of and insight into technology markets. Underpinned by those audiences and their data, we offer expert-led, data-driven, and digitally enabled services that deliver significant impact and measurable outcomes to our clients. We provide our customers with:

• Trusted information that shapes the industry and informs investment
• Intelligence and advice that guides and influences strategy
• Advertising that grows reputation and establishes thought leadership
• Custom content that engages and prompts action
• Intent and demand generation that more precisely targets and converts

• Oversee the global accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor payables across US, EMEA, and APAC entities.
• Manage vendor invoice intake, approval workflows, validation, coding, and processing
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while optimizing cash flow
• Monitor and manage payment terms, early payment discounts, and vendor payment schedules
• Manage all aspects of employee expense reimbursement processes
• Manage a team of AP professionals based in the US and overseas, ensuring the right skills, resources, and locations are aligned with business needs.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers
• Manage vendor onboarding, setup, and master data maintenance
• Negotiate payment terms and resolve vendor disputes
• Oversee vendor communication regarding payment inquiries and issues, ensuring prompt and appropriate responses to queries
• Maintain vendor compliance with company policies and contractual obligations
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier consolidation efforts
• Escalation Management: Resolve escalated vendor and payment queries in a timely and professional manner, ensuring high levels of customer and vendor satisfaction.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements across all regions
• Maintain SOX compliance for P2P processes and internal controls
• Implement and monitor segregation of duties and approval hierarchies
• Manage audit requirements and support internal/external audits
• Ensure tax compliance including 1099 reporting and VAT/GST requirements
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions
• Monitor and prevent duplicate payments and fraud risks

• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies within the AP function to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Drive standardization of AP processes across regions, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Drive automation initiatives including e-invoicing, workflow automation, and touchless processing
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and best practices
• Implement key performance indicators and metrics to monitor P2P performance

• Lead the implementation of new systems and tools to enhance AP processes, including automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to ensure successful system integration and adoption.
• Champion digital transformation initiatives within the P2P function

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to the global AP team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Monitor team performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Manage workload distribution and resource allocation
• Provide training on P2P systems, policies, and procedures

• Prepare and present regular reports on AP performance, including key metrics, trends, and improvement initiatives, to senior leadership.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Provide accrual reporting and analysis for outstanding liabilities
• Monitor aging reports and resolve outstanding items
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities with spend data and analysis

• Work closely with the Director of Global Shared Services and Transformation, as well as other departments such as teams that undertake procurement, finance, and IT, to align AP processes with broader business objectives.
• Serve as primary point of contact for P2P-related inquiries

• Proven experience managing a global accounts payable function, including leading geographically dispersed teams across US, UK and APAC.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.

• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable processes, systems, and best practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (eg NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar) and AP automation tools.
• Familiarity with global payment processes, including multi-currency transactions and regional compliance requirements
• Experience maintaining SOX compliance for P2P processes and internal controls
• Experience ensuring tax compliance including 1099 reporting and VAT/GST requirements

• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and implement process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.
• Experience with system implementation and digital transformation initiatives.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proactive approach to resolving escalated issues and managing complex situations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders across regions.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Substantial experience in accounts payable, with at least 7 years in a global management role.
• Experience in a shared services environment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards across US, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Project management experience, particularly in system implementation or process transformation.

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: Open Vacation, plus 10 national holidays, and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world