Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities.
The Role
We are embarking on an exciting transformation within our Finance function at Holland & Barrett. As our Payables Manager, you will lead a dynamic team of 14, driving efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on our financial operations and work closely with senior management to build a best-in-class service for our suppliers and the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Payables team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions
- Oversee direct debit payments within guidelines
- Create and monitor team KPIs to enhance productivity
- Collaborate with the property team to ensure accurate lease information and payments
- Approve supplier payments and manage cash flow effectively
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide development opportunities
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and resolve queries promptly
- Generate regular reports on accounts payable activities and relevant metrics
Location: Based in Nuneaton, this role operates under a hybrid model with 2-3 days per week on-site, supporting flexibility and productivity.
The Person
- AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification
- Experience in an Accounts Payable Manager role
- In-depth knowledge of P2P processes, preferably in a retail context
- Experience of managing a team, with a focus on development and motivation
- Excellent communication skills for both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Ability to support and implement process improvements
- Strong Excel skills
- Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
What we offer
Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:
- H&B Employee Discount - 25%
- Pension company contribution
- Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
- And many more!
We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.
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