Director, Accounts Payable

About us:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

Our people:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Role Summary:

The Accounts Payable team is responsible for the timely, accurate and compliant processing of supplier invoices and payments globally. The function plays a critical role in maintaining strong supplier relationships, supporting business operations, ensuring control of financial outflows, and enabling LSEG’s wider strategic and transformation priorities within Finance.

The Director, Accounts Payables is responsible for leading LSEG’s global Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring operational excellence, strong financial controls, timely and accurate payments, and continuous improvement of AP processes and systems. This role sets the strategic direction for AP operations, drives transformation in line with LSEG’s finance strategy, and partners across Finance, Procurement, Technology and the wider business to deliver high‑quality service and financial integrity.

Reporting to the Head of Finance Operations, this role is a senior position within the Finance Operations team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the global Accounts Payable function, establishing a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence and strong financial control.

• Develop and execute the AP strategy to align with LSEG’s global Finance and operational priorities.

• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant processing of all supplier invoices and payments across multiple jurisdictions.

• Strengthen financial controls, oversee AP policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with internal governance, audit requirements and regulatory obligations.

• Partner with Procurement to optimise end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes, supplier onboarding, and risk management.

• Drive process optimisation and automation initiatives, using ERP, workflow, and data analytics capabilities to improve efficiency and quality.

• Oversee vendor relationships and communication, ensuring a responsive service model and high supplier satisfaction.

• Manage key AP transformation and change programmes, ensuring consistent global adoption and measurable benefits.

• Provide leadership, coaching and talent development to the global AP team, ensuring capability growth and high performance.

• Report on AP performance, important metrics, risks, and opportunities to senior Finance and business leaders.

Behaviours & Skills

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience leading large, complex Accounts Payable operations within a global organisation

• Strong understanding of Procure‑to‑Pay processes, controls, and compliance requirements

• Demonstrated success delivering transformation, automation or process‑reengineering initiatives

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA) beneficial but not required

Technical Skills:

• Strong systems knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Coupa or similar P2P/ERP platforms)

• Excellent financial control and process management expertise

• Skilled in data analytics and reporting tools

Soft Skills:

• Strategic leadership and stakeholder management

• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Ability to lead a global team through change and transformation

• High integrity, sound judgement, and ability to operate in a complex, fast‑paced environment

Critical Deliverables:

• Delivery of a stable, high‑performing global AP service model

• Successful execution of AP transformation initiatives, including automation and process optimisation

• Strengthened AP controls framework aligned with audit and regulatory expectations

• Improved supplier experience and timely resolution of escalations

• Robust important metric and service‑level reporting to senior team members

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a global AP team

• Contribute to Finance Operations leadership forums

• Role‑model LSEG values and foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture

Career Stage:

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

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