Introduction
We are seeking a seasoned Finance Transformation Leader specialising in Procure to Pay (P2P) / Accounts Payable (AP) to spearhead process optimisation, AI-enabled automation, and strategic efficiency initiatives. This role requires a blend of value enablement and execution, stakeholder engagement, and transformation leadership to drive AI-powered financial improvements while ensuring seamless business continuity. The ideal candidate will bridge deep P2P domain expertise with hands-on capability in deploying Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation solutions across the AP value chain
Required Qualified and Technical Expertise
• Deep expertise in P2P / AP processes, procurement finance, and shared services environments
• Consulting experience in finance transformation, AI-enabled automation, and process reengineering.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders in finance, operations, and procurement.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Workday) and AI-native AP automation platforms.
• Ability to architect AI solutions from POC through to scaled production deployment in BPO environments.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to quantify and communicate AI-driven cost efficiencies and STP gains.
• Exceptional communication skills – able to translate AI strategies into actionable finance insights for C-suite audiences.
Your Role And Responsibilities
• Strategic Finance & AI Transformation
• Develop and execute a roadmap for AP process transformation integrating AI, automation, and analytics at each stage of the P2P lifecycle.
• Identify and prioritise AI use cases across invoice processing, exception management, vendor master governance, and payment optimisation.
• Design Target Operating Models that embed AI Agents, co-pilots, and intelligent workflows as standard delivery components.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and AI-augmented methodologies to drive operational excellence in AP processes.
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📌 Group Manager-PTP SME (Bengaluru)
🏢 IBM
📍 Bengaluru