P2P Manager (They/She/He) - HQ

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

Our culture and strong values. 

Our career development philosophy. 

Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Purchase-to-Pay Manager to join our Global Finance Operations Department within our HQ offices. 

You'll be responsible for organization effectiveness and sustainability by providing leadership and motivation to deliver seamless and efficient processes to deliver global strategy and KPIs. This role oversees and drives our P2P operations across multiple countries and is responsible for leading a team of around 8 employees and ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused purchase to pay processes. 

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, process transformation experience, and a passion for building high-performing teams.

 

THE JOURNEY

Scope: Regional.

• Lead and manage the P2P team, fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth according to Glovo strategy and People tools.
• Oversee end-to-end P2P operations, including PR/PO creation, invoice verification, approval and payment & reporting.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and standardization of processes across multiple countries.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve P2P processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive automation initiatives and collaborate with IT/Finance transformation teams to optimize tools and workflows.
• Monitor and report on key P2P KPIs (e.g., DPO or POT) and take corrective action where necessary.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and Procurement among others, to support business goals and resolve escalations. It also collaborates with PMO Team in specific projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and risk management policies.
• Actively represent Purchase to Pay in the internal/external audits.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• University degree or equivalent education in Business Administration, Economics, Certified Public Accountant or comparable professional education.
• Minimum 7 years in P2P, Accounts Payable, or related finance operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading large teams (10+). Including direct manager-level reports as a plus.
• Proven track record in process definition, standardization, and automation projects.
• Experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Shared Service Center experience is a plus.
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strives efficiency and Ability to influence others.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
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