Business Process Analyst-Accounts Payable

A leading global law firm is seeking a Business Process Analyst to join their Manchester-based Global Finance team, focusing on the Accounts Payable function. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in driving operational excellence, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives within a supportive and inclusive environment.

As a Business Process Analyst – Accounts Payable based in Manchester, you will immerse yourself in a variety of responsibilities that span operational analysis, process transformation, governance oversight, change delivery support, and strategic project coordination. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with global teams to develop meaningful performance metrics that inform decision-making; spearheading initiatives aimed at streamlining processes; maintaining rigorous compliance standards; partnering with technology experts for automation projects; and contributing analytical insights for leadership. You will also provide flexible coverage across different roles and regions within Accounts Payable to ensure seamless operations during periods of fluctuating demand. Success in this role hinges on your ability to connect with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, share knowledge generously, respond sensitively to shifting priorities, and nurture a culture of continuous improvement.

Key duties include:

• Lead operational analysis within the Accounts Payable function by developing comprehensive KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools that enable data-driven decision-making across the global finance team.
• Drive end-to-end process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, defining future-state processes, and delivering sustainable enhancements that optimise AP operations.
• Maintain robust governance and compliance standards by overseeing policies, procedures, documentation, audit support activities, and risk management within the AP function.
• Support change delivery and automation projects by partnering with technology and business stakeholders to define requirements, coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), and facilitate successful implementation.
• Contribute to strategic roadmap delivery for Accounts Payable by coordinating project activities, tracking actions, risks, dependencies, benefits, and providing insightful analysis for leadership decisions.
• Provide flexible operational coverage across roles, countries, and teams within the AP function to ensure resource balancing and responsiveness to changing business demands.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues at all organisational levels to foster a communal approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Champion best practices in process documentation and controls while supporting audit readiness and risk mitigation efforts.
• Assist in the adoption of new technologies or automation solutions by facilitating training sessions and knowledge transfer among team members.
• Monitor workload fluctuations within the AP function and proactively adjust support strategies to maintain high service levels.

To excel as a Business Process Analyst – Accounts Payable in this global law firm’s finance team based in Manchester, you will bring proven experience from similar environments such as Accounts Payable or Finance Operations. Your background should include supporting operational projects or implementations where collaboration was key.

Ideally you will have experience in tje following:

• Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills that enable you to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels in a considerate manner.
• Show proven experience working collaboratively within team environments focused on customer service excellence.
• Display strong organisational abilities required for managing time efficiently, prioritising tasks thoughtfully, and handling multiple deadlines responsively.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification as a minimum educational requirement.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification such as QBA; additional certifications are highly valued.
• Bring experience from Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Shared Services or Procure-to-Pay environments; familiarity with supporting testing, implementations or operational projects is preferable.
• Hold Six Sigma Green Belt certification with a track record of delivering process improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies.

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s most respected law firms due to its unwavering commitment to investing in people and fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive. The firm’s focus on innovation ensures that you are always supported by knowledgeable colleagues who value sharing expertise generously. Flexible working opportunities—including hybrid schedules—are available so you can balance professional ambitions with personal commitments. Generous pension contributions reflect their dedication to long-term employee wellbeing while ongoing training programmes empower you to grow continuously throughout your career journey.

If you are ready to take your next step towards becoming an integral part of a globally renowned finance team dedicated to operational excellence in Accounts Payable—apply now!

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