Ecolab - AP Transformation & Technology Lead - Finance

AP Transformation & Technology Leadership:

• Lead Accounts Payable transformation initiatives across multiple regions and business units.
• Develop business cases for automation, digitalization, and process optimization opportunities.
• Evaluate and implement AP technologies including Service Now, OCR, IDP, Invoice Workflow Solutions, Vendor Reconciliation Platforms, AP Automation Tools, Supplier Portal Technologies, RPA, AI/ML solutions, and ERP enhancements.
• Partner with Finance and IT teams to establish technology roadmaps for Accounts Payable.
• Stay current on emerging AP technologies and industry best practices.

Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional projects from business case development through implementation and stabilization.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, budgets, and success measures.
• Manage vendor relationships during technology selection and implementation phases.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), process documentation, training, and change management activities.
• Track project benefits realization and post-implementation performance.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement:

• Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, control gaps, and manual touchpoints.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Standardize processes across business units and regions.
• Drive touchless invoice processing initiatives and automation opportunities.
• Establish best practices and governance frameworks for AP operations.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Act as a key liaison between Finance, Procurement, IT, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders.
• Develop strong relationships with strategic vendors and technology partners.
• Resolve complex vendor and stakeholder escalations.
• Influence process and technology decisions across the organization.

Change Management & Training:

• Lead organizational change initiatives related to new processes and technologies.
• Develop communication, training, and adoption strategies.
• Ensure successful user adoption of new systems and automation tools.
• Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.

Experience:

• 15+ years of Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay experience.
• At least 3 - 5 years managing AP transformation, automation, or technology projects.
• Demonstrated experience implementing AP automation or finance technology solutions.
• Experience working with global shared services organizations.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholders.