The PtP and Business Partner Manager role at Sony Europe BV offers an outstanding opportunity to lead world-class Procure-to-Pay operations across Europe. This position is perfect for an ambitious individual looking to successfully implement process improvements and drive outstanding financial performance. Join us in our mission to deliver flawless services and collaborate with top-tier professionals!
You will:
Be responsible for leading Procure-to-Pay (PtP) operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and accurate processing of invoices and payment activities. The role acts as a key finance business partner to internal collaborators. It drives process improvements, strengthens controls, and supports business performance through effective financial and operational management across Europe.
Coordinate end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes, including vendor onboarding, purchase orders, invoice processing, payment execution, and supplier account reconciliation.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.
Manage relationships with business collaborators and provide finance support and mentorship on purchasing, payment, and operational matters.
Manage, monitor and improve PtP service delivery benchmarks, and process efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives and automation.
Lead resolution of complex invoice, supplier, and payment issues, advancing risks where appropriate.
Manage BPO / Outsourced provider for quality and efficiency, monitor their performance via monthly SLA reviews driving continuous improvement and accountability.
Lead and manage PtP transformation projects, taking end-to-end ownership from development through implementation.
You will bring:
Minimum 5 years' relevant PtP experience, including at least 3 years in a management or operational leadership role.
Proven experience leading a high-volume PtP function within a large, complex, multinational organization.
Solid hands-on experience with the complete PtP lifecycle, covering supplier master data, purchase orders, invoice handling, approval processes and controls, statement reconciliations, payment runs, and resolving issues.
Experience managing outsourced/BPO operations including setting and monitoring of service level agreements and performance metrics.
Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance and accounting requirements.
Demonstrable experience of process improvement, standardisation and automation evidencing improved efficiency, controls and service quality in PtP operations.
Strong collaborator and business partnering capability. A boundary spanner across finance, procurement, treasury and other business functions.
Experience with SAP ERP environment.
Strong analytical and communication skills. Highly dedicated and proactive individual, able to work independently, take ownership of issues and drive activities through to completion with limited supervision.
Your new office
Based at the Weybridge office, you will enjoy a vibrant and friendly working environment. We have an onsite canteen with a wide range of options available, and a barista-style coffee shop. There is a well-provisioned onsite gym run by our Sony Wellbeing Coordinator, with classes on set days in the mornings, at lunch and after work hours. We have a staff car park which includes electric charging points, an undercover and secure bike rack, and a shuttle bus service that regularly runs between the train station and the office at peak times.
Take a look at our video tour of the Weybridge site here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lwbMOzjoVA
Life at Sony
We ensure competitive salaries and benefits by using established benchmarking. We encourage healthy work-life balance supported by hybrid and flexible working policies. We are a positive community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture.
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