Snr Manager Purchase to Pay

Working hours are 2pm-10pm , with some flexibility available depending on business needs and individual circumstances Fluency in Spanish would be an advantage wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, embRACE, LGBTQ+ & Ally and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all. Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confident culture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond.Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself! About the Role Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our 'Live Your BEST Life'We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Senior Manager to lead our Invoicing team and play a pivotal role in driving our P2P Ambition &Finance Forward strategy. This is a leadership position responsible for delivering operational excellence, digital transformation, continuous improvement across the end-to-end invoicing function while ensuring engaged and elevated team performance. The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance expertise with forward-thinking leadership to position the team as a high-performing, future-ready function. Key Responsibilities Oversee the end-to-end invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements. Maintain a robust control environment, ensuring adherence to audit requirements and financial governance standards. Essential Requirements Education: Degree-level qualification (minimum) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline. Significant experience in a senior finance operations or accounts payable leadership role.Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading finance transformation or process improvement initiatives. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable decisions. Desirable Requirements Hands-on experience with SAP and/or Ariba platforms. Experience working within a shared services or centre of excellence environment. Familiarity with e-invoicing solutions, RPA, or AI-driven finance tools. Experience in a large, matrixed organisation undergoing significant finance transformation. At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!