Accounts Payable & Expense ManagerP) (Melbourne)

About Toll Group At Toll, we do more than just logistics
- we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — This is a rare opportunity to step into a high‑impact role shaping the end‑to‑end Procure to Pay (P2P) function across three Australian divisions. Reporting to the Head of Finance Operations and operating within a Global Business Services (GBS) model, you will play a key role in lifting performance, embedding stronger governance and controls, and driving working capital improvements. You’ll be at the forefront of transformation, partnering with Finance, IT, Procurement and Transformation teams to deliver AI‑enabled automation and optimise systems including SAP S/4HANA and Concur. Responsibilities
- P2P Strategy, Governance & Standardisation: Drive a consistent and controlled P2P operating model across all divisions, ensuring strong governance, policy adherence and standardised ways of working to reduce risk, improve purchasing discipline and deliver a single, aligned approach across the business.
- Working Capital & Financial Performance: Own and optimise the key P2P levers that directly impact working capital, influencing payment cycles, invoice performance and cash outcomes, while partnering with Finance, Treasury and Procurement to support informed, data‑led decision making.
- Automation, Systems & Continuous Improvement: Lead the transformation of P2P through automation and AI‑enabled solutions, optimising systems including Concur and aligning initiatives to SAP S/4HANA, to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy and drive more efficient, scalable processes.
- GBS Performance & Delivery: Drive performance accountability across the GBS model, working closely with offshore teams to deliver against SLAs and KPIs, while embedding a robust, metrics‑driven culture focused on continuous improvement and consistent service delivery.
- Procurement & S2P Alignment: Strengthen alignment between Procurement and P2P to ensure disciplined sourcing, purchasing and payment outcomes, reinforcing governance and enabling better supplier performance and end‑to‑end process integration.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and develop a high‑performing team while influencing senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, IT and operations, driving capability uplift, managing complex issues and delivering outcomes across a multi‑division environment. What You’ll Bring
- Deep, hands‑on experience across P2P and S2P processes, with a strong focus on controls, compliance and governance
- Demonstrated success improving working capital outcomes through process optimisation
- Proven experience delivering automation and digital initiatives within Accounts Payable
- Strong ERP capability (SAP S/4HANA or similar), with exposure to large‑scale transformation environments
- Experience operating within a Global Business Services (GBS) model with offshore delivery
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to connect P2P performance to broader financial outcomes
- A data‑led mindset, using analytics to drive decision making and performance improvements
- Proven leadership experience across both direct and indirect teams
- Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across a complex, multi‑division environment Additional Information
- Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business or related discipline
- Professional certifications in P2P, Procurement or Shared Services advantageous
- Budget accountability for the P2P cost centre
- Occasional interstate and international travel required
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours where required Equal Opportunity Statement At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities. You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre‑employment checks including a criminal history check and medical. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsxrv