About Us:
Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.
In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.
With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.
Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Head of Accounts Payable to help drive the next phase of our transformation.
This role offers the opportunity to establish clear ownership, introduce robust process structure, and build an AP organisation that is reliable, scalable and fit for the future.
AP operates within Procurement as part of an integrated Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) model. Working in close partnership with Procurement, you will ensure end‑to‑end accountability for purchasing and payments — delivering transparency, control and positive supplier experiences.
You will also be part of a highly collaborative Finance ecosystem, working with Treasury, AR, Controllership and FP&A to design processes that work across the full financial value chain.
Digitalisation, automation and AI are key enablers of our strategy. This role will help turn those capabilities into practical, embedded improvements that simplify work and raise quality.
What you will do:
Own and drive transformation across the AP operations team through taking full accountability for AP outcomes, addressing invoice mismatches, reconciliations and data issues at pace.
Lead a structured clean‑up of current processes and create sustainable governance and controls. Ensure strong compliance with financial policies and audit requirements.
Lead an integrated P2P model through operating in close alignment with Procurement within a single P2P organization.
Ensure understanding and support supplier onboarding, performance management against KPIs, policy adherence and creating clear quality control processes.
Strengthen end‑to‑end flow from requisition and PO creation through to payment including ensure accuracy and completeness of Accounts Payable data, such as customer invoices, customer statements and credit notes.
Help resolve customer queries and complaints related to Accounts Payable processes as specified by relevant service level agreements and escalating queries and complaints.
Work without silos through partnering closely with AR, Treasury, Controllership and FP&A. Foster a culture on connection creating mechanism where insights are early, escalate risks clearly and support shared‑service ways of working.
Drive data driven organization with use of digital and AI‑led improvement. Build processes to enable clear dashboards, insights and risk visibility.
Maximising Workday AP capability and improve ERP integrations.
Lead automation initiatives (invoice capture, auto‑matching, anomaly detection) and simplify approval flows and processes and remove unnecessary manual touchpoints.
Build and foster a high performing team through leading, developing and coaching a team of AP professionals.
Defined roles, expectations and accountability and build a culture of ownership, accuracy and continuous improvement.
Who you are :
Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
Typically 7+ years in AP / P2P, with demonstrated experience stabilising or transforming AP operations.
Strong understanding of financial controls, SOX compliance (if applicable), and risk management in AP.
Solid grasp of accruals, month-end close, and collaboration with GL / Controlling teams.
Experience ensuring compliance with IFRS or US GAAP accounting policies (as relevant to the environment).
Proven ability to analyse AP KPIs and drive improvements linked to cash flow, DPO, and working capital.
Experience leading AP teams through change and transformation in a complex, multinational environment.
Hands-on expertise with Workday (essential), and exposure to multi-ERP or hybrid system landscapes.
Demonstrated partnership with Procurement in an integrated P2P model.
Strong communication skills with the ability to operate effectively with senior leaders and executive forums.
Style and mindset
Structured, pragmatic and actively engaged
Able to influence through evidence, partnership and expertise
Comfortable working with autonomy, with clear goals and regular alignment (manager based in another country)
Data‑driven, detail‑oriented and quality‑focused
Motivated to leverage digitalisation, automation and AI‑enabled improvement
Why Planet :
Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now
At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.