Purchase To Pay Analyst

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Purchase to Pay Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing end-to-end P2P operations, ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant execution of accounts payable processes across the organization. The role acts as a subject matter expert for invoice processing, vendor management, operational controls and process improvement initiatives, while providing guidance to operational teams and ensuring alignment with internal policies, SLA commitments and corporate standards. Additionally, the role contributes to continuous improvement, issue resolution, stakeholder support and operational excellence across Shared Services environments.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Act as the main point of expertise for Purchase to Pay operational processes, ensuring compliance with established procedures and internal controls. 2. Oversee the processing of supplier invoices, credit notes, reimbursements, advances and other accounts payable transactions. 3. Support the resolution of complex operational issues, discrepancies and escalations related to P2P activities. 4. Review and monitor invoice validation activities, including PO and Non-PO transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation. 5. Ensure proper execution of 2-way and 3-way match validations according to process requirements and corporate guidelines. 6. Monitor operational performance, backlog, SLA compliance and productivity metrics, implementing corrective actions when required. 7. Provide guidance and support to analysts regarding process execution, policies and operational best practices. 8. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve payment, invoice or reconciliation issues in a timely manner. 9. Support process standardization, documentation updates and continuous improvement initiatives within the P2P function. 10. Identify operational risks and recommend solutions to strengthen controls, efficiency and service quality. 11. Ensure accurate management of transactions and records within SAP, Basware, Coupa or other financial systems. 12. Support audit requests, control reviews and compliance activities related to accounts payable operations. 13. Deliver training, knowledge sharing and process reinforcement sessions to operational teams when required. 14. Analyze operational trends and propose opportunities for automation and process optimization. 15. Maintain effective communication with business units, finance teams and leadership to ensure operational continuity and stakeholder satisfaction 2

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering or related fields. • Experience in Purchase to Pay, Accounts Payable, Shared Services or finance operations environments. • Strong knowledge of P2P processes, invoice management, vendor operations and financial controls. • Experience working with SAP, Basware, Coupa, Concur or similar financial and procurement platforms. • Advanced knowledge of invoice validation, PO and Non-PO processing and reconciliation activities. 1 • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and process accuracy. • Ability to manage operational escalations and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. • Experience supporting process improvement, standardization and operational efficiency initiatives. • Good understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements and audit standards. • Intermediate Excel skills and ability to manage operational reporting and data analysis. • Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills.