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Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Role Purpose: The purpose of the Procure-To-Pay (PTP) Manager role is to oversee the day-to day operations of the PTP team within Finance Shared Services (FSS). The PTP Manager will be part of the FSS leadership team, requiring building strong working relationship with the process Global Process Owner (GPO) to contribute to the future PTP strategy based on operational and delivery knowledge. The role is responsible for managing relationships with internal Bakkavor stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring an efficient and effective delivery of the PTP process within the FSS, supports the team, and ensures that the suppliers are paid on time (amongst other outcomes) whilst adhering to Bakkavor controls and governance requirements. The person is also responsible for managing the escalations, audits, and process continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities: Invoice Processing Review Accounts Payable reports produced by the PTP Team Leader to monitor the performance of the team Oversee the work of PTP analysts and Team Leader, providing guidance and support as needed Oversee PTP operations, ensures best in class service delivery and continuous improvement Guide team on issues related to outstanding invoices, ageing, queries, and discrepancies Payments Review supplier statements and payments reconciliation during month-end close to ensure reconciliations have been performed accurately Ensure all controls and governance requirements are fulfilled and appropriate evidence is retained Ensure payment runs are completed in a timely manner Ensure key suppliers & employee reimbursements are paid on time and in line with Bakkavor policies and objectives Support cost performance and cost controls - assisting in planning, budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting Works closely with the Group Treasury function to develop cash flow forecasts based on accounts payable information and support ongoing activities with respect to cash flow Query Resolution Ensure disputes and queries are resolved on time Manage stakeholder issue escalation and resolution Lead on negotiation of internal service level agreements and KPIs along with process GPO Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure the timely resolution of problems as well as being responsive to future needs Audit and Internal Controls Continuously assessing internal controls environment within the PTP team, ensuring all internal controls, policy and governance requirements are always adhered by all team members and creating a vigilant and risk mitigation culture within the team Participate, assist, and coordinate in all internal & external audit related activities People Management Foster a culture of leadership within the team, mentoring team members, and identifying potential leaders for future growth opportunities Establish clear performance metrics such as SMART goals and KPIs to gauge the team's performance effectively Communication and Change Management Cultivate effective relationship management with key stakeholders and suppliers Engage with the FSS Head to communicate PTP-related updates, progress, and challenges Coordinate with other FSS managers to deliver quality, cost and productivity that meets or exceeds service level agreement specifications Working with the GPO - manage changes related to PTP processes, system implementations, or organisational restructuring Consult with PTP Team Leader on identified process improvement opportunities and feedback accordingly Performance Management Working closely with the Head of FSS, process GPOs and business stakeholders to set PTP key performance measures, monitors performance against set measures on a regular basis and supports course correction activities where needed Respond to customer feedback survey results on a timely basis Working closely with the GPO/process excellence teams and PTP team to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely,whether through email, phone calls, or face-to-face interactions Working knowledge of using Microsoft Office products particularly MS PowerPoint, MS Word,and MS Excel Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrate excellent employee management skills; ability to plan, assign and direct work;ability to recruit, mentor and appraise employees Demonstratable experience of managing PTP teams in a shared services environment anddelivering high quality services Ability to utilize metrics to identify opportunities for service improvement Ability to identify and apply internal best practices to PTP operations Previous experience at a management level Internal controls experience Strong knowledge of financial systems and deep understanding and expertise in Financeprocesses Understanding of best practices and metrics for PTP Previous experience in working with ERP systems, specifically with SAP S/4 HANA preferred Professional Qualified Accountant (for example ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred What you'll get in return: Competitive salary and job-related benefits 25 days Holiday Competitive matched pension contributions Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date

Accounts Payable / Planning Specialist £220.00 per day (Umbrella) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract Our client is currently searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team! Within this role, you would be responsible for managing the end-to-end financial and operational support for Key Accounts click apply for full job details

Think Accountancy & Finance are working with a truly incredible and rapidly growing business in North Bristol to recruit for a Finance Analyst, where you will also be preparing monthly Management Accounts. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business that is investing in its already strong finance team and looking for someone who really enjoys working with large datasets, improving processes, and utilising financial insights to support decision making across the wider business. The role offers flexibility on level, making it ideal for someone looking to step up into a more analytical position, or someone already confident producing management accounts who wants to add real commercial value. The role offers hybrid working. The Role You'll play a key part in both financial reporting and analysis, working closely with the Head of Finance and wider team. Preparing and supporting monthly management accounts Analysing financial data to provide insight across the business Working with large datasets, improving and maintaining Excel-based models Supporting month-end processes including journals, accruals and reconciliations Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and streamline processes Providing ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions About You We're open on level, but you'll need to be confident working with data and comfortable getting involved in the month-end process. Experience preparing or supporting management accounts Strong Excel skills - including working with large datasets, data manipulation, pivot tables and advanced formulas Analytical mindset with a genuine interest in using data to tell a story Ideally studying towards (or qualified in) AAT / ACCA / CIMA Someone who enjoys improving processes and finding better ways of working Why Apply? Join a fantastic, growing business with real opportunity to make an impact Exposure to both financial reporting and commercial analysis A role you can shape and grow within Hybrid working with a supportive and collaborative team If you're looking for a role where you can develop your analytical skills, work with large datasets, and gain exposure to management accounts within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

The Opportunity Are you a finance leader with a passion for payments and people development? We are looking for a Team Lead for Payments Operations to join our Manchester-based team. In this pivotal role, you will align our finance strategy with broader business objectives, driving key initiatives within one of the world's most dynamic e-commerce environments. You won't just manage a team; you will inspire a group of Analysts and Accountants to embrace change, scale efficiency through better tooling, and deliver the insights needed to steer global business decisions. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Coaching: Manage and inspire a team of Payments Process Analysts and Accountants, translating departmental goals into actionable personal objectives and OKRs. Operational Excellence: Ensure all KPIs and SLAs are met accurately and timely. Serve as the final word on prioritising workloads and balancing team capacity. Reporting & Compliance: Establish a robust reporting framework to support decision-making and process improvements. You will be responsible for reviewing business and SOx controls on a monthly basis. Strategic Partnership: Act as a business advisor to stakeholders across Treasury, Credit Control, and Corporate Accounting. Work closely with Product communities to understand how new features impact payment operations. Continuous Improvement: Identify process bottlenecks and work with Financial Systems and IT to implement data-driven enhancements and new data models. Performance Management: Track performance levels, conduct formal reviews, and proactively manage the growth and development of your team members. Who You Are We are looking for a "player-coach"-someone who is a motivational people manager but is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to solve complex operational challenges. Requirements: Experience: 3-5 years of broad job knowledge in Finance or Payments Operations , with progressively increasing levels of responsibility. Leadership: Proven experience managing people and building high-performing, people-centered teams. Education: Bachelor's degree required; a Master's degree is preferred. Analytical Mindset: You possess a curious, tenacious approach to data, with the ability to analyse trends and variances to produce meaningful management dashboards. Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills. You must be able to gain consensus among large groups and adapt your style to work with stakeholders from diverse cultures. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment that operates with the agility of a start-up. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003