Associate Director, Accounting Process Management - Philippines

Our Client, a global healthcare company is looking for an Associate Director for Accounting Process Management, who will drive end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process excellence within the GBS. This includes leading AP efficiency initiatives, standardizing global processes, managing transformation workshops, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and owning continuous improvement across global sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Accounts Payable (AP) efficiency initiatives and drive continuous process improvement
  
• Establish, track, and report on key efficiency and performance metrics for P2P processes
  
• Develop and implement standardized approaches for Finance Transformation (FT) discovery
  
• Provide strategic process guidance to operational teams on P2P
  
• Align P2P practices with both internal goals and industry best practices
  
• Define and maintain continuous improvement targets and ensure metrics are effectively tracked
  
• Coordinate cross-functional transformation efforts with Global Process Owner (GPO) teams
  
• Act as end-to-end process controller for P2P operations across the global landscape
  
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to develop necessary P2P policies and governance structures
  
• Evaluate current KPIs, shift focus from transactional to analytical performance indicators
  
• Conduct root cause analysis on site-level SLA variances and recommend cross-site enhancements
  
• Collaborate with Internal Audit to establish process-level controls, documentation, and compliance standards
  
• Align transformation efforts across countries, sites, and functional teams based on opportunity and business priority
  
• Lead stakeholder engagement and manage change at both regional and global levels
  
• Oversee a global network of regional Process Managers, Sub-Process Owners, Super Users, and Data Stewards
  
• Harmonize tools, metrics, and processes across GBS teams and partnering COEs
  
• Own the modification and improvement of existing systems/processes with measurable impact
  
• Share technical expertise, drive best practice alignment, and support peer managers and function leaders
  
• Support implementation and scaling of P2P systems and tools within GBS
  
• Perform other related duties and project support as required
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or Operations
  
• 7-10 years of experience in shared services, finance transformation, or P2P process leadership
  
• Proven ability to manage global projects and teams in a matrixed environment
  
• Strong background in KPI design, operational efficiency, and change management
  
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred), automation tools, and P2P platforms
  
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills