SME Consultant - Global Disbursements (Procure-to-Pay Transformation)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

A large, global Procure-to-Pay organization is undergoing a significant ERP consolidation initiative to streamline operations onto a unified platform. During this transition, there is a need for a senior leader to oversee and strengthen global payment operations.

This role will lead disbursements strategy and execution across multiple systems and geographies, ensuring payments are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The leader will play a critical role in stabilizing operations during the transition while partnering cross-functionally to support system migration and long-term optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead global disbursement operations across payment types (ACH, wire, check, virtual card) and multiple ERP systems.
• Ensure timely, accurate payments aligned with controls, vendor terms, and cash management objectives.
• Own payment exceptions, failed transactions, and root cause resolution.
• Partner with Treasury, Banking, and Finance on payment execution, file transmission, and connectivity.
• Serve as SME for disbursements in ERP consolidation (Oracle Fusion), including design, testing, and stabilization.
• Oversee system integrations and resolve issues impacting payment processing.
• Maintain strong controls (SOX, segregation of duties, fraud prevention) and support audit readiness.
• Lead resolution of aged/delinquent payments and address upstream process gaps.
• Develop KPI reporting and dashboards to monitor payment performance and risk.
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities.
• Lead and develop a global team, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years in Procure-to-Pay/Accounts Payable with a focus on disbursements; 4+ years in senior leadership
• Hands-on Oracle Fusion (payments/disbursements) experience
• Experience managing payments across multiple ERP platforms
• Strong knowledge of global payment methods, bank connectivity, and file formats
• Expertise in SOX controls, compliance, and fraud prevention
• ERP transformation experience (payments/disbursements)
• Proven ability to lead global teams in complex environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related experience.

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