About Us
Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. Were driven by progress and thrive on the challenge of relentless improvement. Were growing fast and our ambition is huge more categories more locations and more people.
Pioneering technology takes more than just inventive engineers. At Dyson we take a problem-solving approach to everything we do. And across our support teams were proud to be different. And importantly we support change to maintain our rapid growth.
About The Role
Key deliverables for this role include:
Process Design and Management
- Lead the design documentation and implementation of efficient accounts payable processes
- Develop and maintain comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
- Create process flow diagrams and documentation to support training and audit requirements
- Identify opportunities for standardization across business units or regions
- Conduct regular process reviews to ensure alignment with business needs and industry best practices
Performance Optimization
- Analyze current AP workflows to identify inefficiencies redundancies and bottlenecks
- Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Standardizing workflows across departments or locations
Technology and System Management
- Oversee AP automation systems and tools ensuring optimal configuration
- Collaborate with IT on system enhancements upgrades and integrations
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve AP operations
- Develop business requirements for system improvements
- Ensure data integrity within AP systems and database
Change / Project Management
- Developing implementation plans for process changes
- Managing stakeholder communications
- Facilitating user adoption of new processes
- Measuring the effectiveness of implemented changes
Team Leadership and Development
- Provide guidance and mentorship to AP team members on process excellence
- Develop and deliver training programs on AP processes and systems
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between AP and other departments
- Lead process improvement workshops and change initiatives
About You
Were looking for someone that has:
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or related field
- Experience in accounts payable operations
- Experience in process management or improvement
- Demonstrated success in implementing process optimization initiatives
- In-depth knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practices
- Experience with AP automation systems and ERP platforms (SAP Oracle etc.)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
- Proficiency in process mapping and workflow design methodologies
- Experience with process improvement frameworks (Lean Six Sigma etc.)
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis tools
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
- Change management and stakeholder engagement expertise
- Ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment
- Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
- Process improvement certification (Lean Six Sigma) preferred
- Project management experience or certification a plus
- Experience with shared service center operations beneficial
- Knowledge of international AP operations and regulations desirable
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds dont think alike and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race colour religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Required Experience:
Manager