_{14th February, 2026}

Global Senior Accounts Payable Lead – Interim
Location: Central London
Rate: £300 to £350 per day
Hybrid: 2 to 3 days office based

We are working with a private equity backed global consumer goods business operating in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

They are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Accounts Payable Lead to provide hands on leadership during a critical systems implementation period. This is a senior, operational role with full accountability for stabilising AP operations, protecting supplier relationships, and ensuring continuity of service while the permanent team transitions to a new system environment.

You will lead an established AP team, manage offshore resource, and take ownership of end to end payables performance across UK and international entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end to end Accounts Payable operations from invoice receipt through to payment
• Lead and support the AP team through live system implementation and stabilisation
• Manage offshore AP team ensuring performance, accuracy, and service levels
• Review invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment runs
• Oversee supplier reconciliations and resolve escalated queries
• Maintain strong control over aged payables and unallocated balances
• Optimise workflows within Business Central and drive process improvements
• Enhance supplier service levels during transition period
• Ensure strong documentation, audit trail, and compliance with internal policies
• Partner with Financial Control, Procurement, Supply Chain, and FP&A
• Support audit requests relating to payables and working capital
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to ensure continuity of service

Requirements - Global Senior Accounts Payable Lead

• Proven experience leading Accounts Payable teams in a complex environment
• Strong hands on end to end AP knowledge
• Experience managing offshore teams
• Business Central experience essential
• FMCG or consumer goods background essential
• Experience operating in PE backed, transformation, or system change environments desirable
• Strong understanding of controls and working capital management
• Confident stakeholder management skills
• Able to operate calmly under pressure

This role offers the opportunity to step into a high growth, private equity backed environment during a period of change. You will play a key role in stabilising operations, strengthening controls, and protecting supplier relationships while systems and processes evolve.

If you are a technically strong, hands-on AP leader with Business Central experience and a track record of managing offshore teams, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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