I2P Operations Director

Mars Global Services Finance is recruiting an Invoice to Pay Director to lead the payables and travel & expense operations for the European region, as well as a focus on a global subprocess. This role is tasked with leading a great team and partnering with a variety of stakeholders, both upstream and in our business segments, to deliver operational excellence while leading through a robust transformation agenda.

What are we looking for?

• Experienced people leader, able to guide, coach, and manage a team of skilled technical leaders
• Seasoned professional with a background in shared services
• Finance & accounting or procurement operations leader
• Transformation mindset
• Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles, and how to apply them

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Deliver Great Line Management across a team of 5 Associates; identifying and developing talent within the MGS organization, and providing an enriching career experience to the team
• Oversee and govern the teams that deliver core operations for MGSF I2P, through SLAs and KPIs, providing support and driving key objectives within the team, and into the upstream process areas
• Through our three-tiered governance structure, provide insights to business leaders and stakeholders, employing metrics that matter, and driving improvements, through a combination of direct leadership, influencing without authority, and partnerships with business stakeholders
• Drive the I2P standardization agenda, streamlining processes and migrating to new technologies, throughout the European markets and across other parts of the global I2P & T&E community
• Partner with business and upstream stakeholders to help create and deliver value through a variety of working capital initiatives and projects
• Lend operational support in the planning, design, and deployment of new global SAP S4H ERP systems, by providing valuable insights, resources and testing capabilities when needed

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.