Senior Director, Procure to Pay

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Define and drive a multi-year P2P transformation strategy aligned with Macmillan’s Finance and enterprise goals
• Conduct a current-state assessment across all P2P functions and develop a roadmap for process standardization, automation, and technology modernization
• Lead evaluation and potential implementation of a unified P2P platform (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or equivalent) in close partnership with Technology leadership
• Anticipate business needs and bring forward proactive insights, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the full P2P lifecycle: corporate sourcing and vendor management, purchase order processing, invoice management, T&E and corporate card programs, and payment execution
• Establish clear policies, controls, and scalable processes that support growth and ensure compliance
• Define and monitor KPIs across all P2P functions, measuring efficiency, accuracy, cycle time, and cost performance
• Serve as the primary escalation point for P2P operational issues, vendor disputes, and policy exceptions

Leadership & Influence

• Lead, develop, and empower a team of managers and individual contributors across all P2P functions
• Build accountability and ownership at every level of the team
• Influence stakeholders across Finance, IT, HR, Legal, and the broader enterprise to drive solutions that scale
• Act as a thought partner to the SVP, Finance Operations and CFO on P2P strategy and spend management

Team Development

• Invest in talent development and succession planning across the function
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and career pathways within P2P
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance

Qualification & Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive Finance Operations experience with deep expertise across Procurement, Accounts Payable, T&E, and/or Payment Processing
• Demonstrated experience leading a P2P transformation, from current-state assessment through roadmap development and execution, including technology evaluation and implementation
• Experience building and structuring a high-performing P2P function, ideally within a mid-to-large media, publishing, or similarly complex environment
• Strong command of P2P technology platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Oracle, or comparable)
• Proven ability to influence across IT, Legal, HR, and business stakeholders without direct authority
• High degree of independence and self-direction; comfortable building structure where none exists
• Strong executive presence and communication skills – equally effective presenting a transformation roadmap to the CFO and coaching a manager through a vendor dispute
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required

Benefits

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