Senior Director, Finance Shared Service EMEA/Costa

The Senior Director, Purchase to Pay (P2P) is a strategic leadership role responsible for executing the end-to-end global Purchase to Pay strategy, from purchasing to accounts payable and payment. This role requires a

proven leader with deep expertise in P2P processes, strong financial and operational acumen, and the ability to lead transformation at scale. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, compliance, and cost efficiency

while enhancing internal use experience, vendor experience and supporting business growth. This role partners closely with senior leaders across Procurement, Finance, IT, and Operations to deliver scalable, best-in-class P2P capabilities.

What You'll Do for Us:

Drive execution of the Purchase to Pay strategy and operating model in the region, ensuring seamless integration across ordering, accounts payable, and payment processes

Lead and develop a high-performing P2P organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer- and supplier-centricity

Ensure compliance with P2P policies, standards, and controls

Lead the successful execution of internal and external audits in the region in P2P space

Partner with Procurement, Finance, IT, Legal, and business leaders to enable efficient processes that support cost management, cash flow optimization, and risk mitigation

Oversee P2P performance management, including KPIs and SLAs, touchless processing, supplier inquiries, and payment timeliness, driving actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Champion digital transformation initiatives, including automation, analytics, and system enhancements to modernize and scale P2P operations

Ensure successful support of new business models by aligning P2P capabilities with evolving business needs

Serve as the executive sponsor and subject matter expert for P2P processes, providing thought leadership and guidance to senior stakeholders

Develop and maintain relationships with senior finance and business leaders

Responsible for execution of the overall talent strategy for the P2P team in the region, including recruitment, hiring, training, employee development and performance management

Lead and develop a high-performing organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity

Participate in industry professional groups

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

10+ years of progressive experience in Purchase to Pay or Finance Operations roles, with significant senior leadership experience

Deep expertise in end-to-end P2P processes, including ordering, accounts payable, payments within complex, global environments

Proven track record of leading large, matrixed organizations and driving transformation, automation, and process standardization