Finance Manager

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager Accounts Payable / P2P to lead and manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable function. The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting, vendor payments, rental accounting, compliance, audit support and effective coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in a large-scale industry environment, excellent understanding of AP/P2P processes, hands-on experience with Oracle / Oracle Fusion, and the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and audits independently.

Key Responsibilities

P2P & Accounts Payable

• Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, including invoice processing, verification, accounting, approvals and vendor payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, debit/credit notes and vendor settlements.
• Drive process controls to ensure accuracy, compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Monitor AP ageing, outstanding liabilities and ensure timely resolution of open items.
• Review vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal teams and vendors.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and cost optimization within the P2P function.

Rental & Lease Accounting

• Manage rental accounting for offices, warehouses, hubs and other operational locations.
• Ensure accurate accounting of rent, deposits, advances, accruals and related expenses.
• Coordinate with Operations, Admin, Procurement and other stakeholders for rental-related accounting and documentation.
• Ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of rental-related outstanding items.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits related to Accounts Payable, P2P and other finance processes.
• Ensure availability of required documents, reconciliations and supporting schedules for audit requirements.
• Address audit observations and implement corrective actions in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls and statutory requirements.

Business & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise closely with Operations, Procurement, Admin, Legal and other business teams to resolve accounting and payment-related issues.
• Work closely with vendors and service providers to resolve invoice, payment and reconciliation issues.
• Act as a finance SPOC for operational teams on AP, P2P and rental accounting matters.
• Drive timely closure of issues and ensure strong service delivery to internal stakeholders.

Systems & Process Management

• Manage and monitor AP/P2P transactions through Oracle / Oracle Fusion.
• Ensure proper accounting, controls and system-based approvals across the P2P cycle.
• Identify system/process gaps and work with relevant teams for improvements and automation.
• Develop and monitor MIS, dashboards and key performance indicators for AP/P2P operations.

Key Requirements

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com / B.Com or equivalent qualification.
• 812 years of relevant experience, preferably with significant experience in Accounts Payable / P2P.
• Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end P2P and Accounts Payable processes.
• Experience in rental accounting / lease-related accounting will be preferred.
• Strong experience in handling internal and external audits.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle / Oracle Fusion is mandatory/preferred.
• Experience in a large-scale / multi-location / logistics, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing or similar industry environment will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, accruals and financial controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process-improvement capabilities.
• Ability to manage teams, prioritize multiple activities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Candidates from Logistics, E-commerce, Retail, Manufacturing, FMCG, Infrastructure, Facilities Management or other multi-location businesses would be preferred, particularly those who have managed high-volume AP/P2P transactions.