Accounts Payable Manager - $130k - $145k + Super + 10% Bonus

Ad Brief

A market-leading FMCG business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing AP team in Sydney Olympic Park. This is a permanent opportunity for a hands-on leader looking to drive process improvements, develop a team, and play a key role in a growing organisation.

Standout Bullets

• National FMCG leader supplying major Australian retailers; established and growing business

• $130k - $145k + Super + 10% Bonus + Onsite Parking

• Lead a team of 6 Accounts Payable professionals within a high-volume environment

• Drive automation, process improvement and systems enhancement projects across a Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment

Location:

Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

Salary Package:

$130k - $145k + Super + 10% Bonus

Role Highlights:

Join a growing FMCG organisation in a key leadership position overseeing the Accounts Payable function. Lead a well-established team, partner closely with senior finance leaders, and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, system improvements and process efficiencies across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP Team Leader or Accounts Payable Manager who enjoys balancing people leadership with hands-on operational oversight. You'll have the opportunity to influence change, improve controls and contribute to broader finance transformation initiatives.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function for a high-volume national operation. You will oversee invoice processing, supplier management, payment runs, reconciliations and compliance whilst ensuring service levels are maintained across the business. On a daily basis, you will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve escalations, improve processes and deliver a best-practice AP function.

Beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you will play a key role in identifying opportunities for automation, strengthening controls and improving efficiency across the procure-to-pay process. You will lead and mentor a team of Accounts Payable Officers while working closely with the broader finance team to support business growth and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function across multiple business units

• Oversee high-volume invoice processing and ensure timely supplier payments

• Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs

• Manage supplier relationships and resolve complex escalated queries

• Ensure AP processes comply with internal controls and company policies

• Monitor team performance against agreed service levels and KPIs

• Complete month-end AP reconciliations and reporting

• Partner with Procurement and Finance to improve the procure-to-pay process

• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and system enhancements

• Act as the Accounts Payable SME for Microsoft Dynamics 365, supporting system optimisation and process improvement initiatives

• Assist with audit requirements and compliance reporting

• Develop and maintain AP policies, procedures and best-practice controls

• Analyse AP metrics and provide reporting to senior leadership

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced Accounts Payable leader with a proven track record managing high-volume AP functions. You bring strong people leadership skills and enjoy developing teams whilst maintaining a hands-on involvement in operations when required. Ideally, you will have experience within FMCG, manufacturing, retail, logistics or a similarly fast-paced transactional environment.

You are highly organised, process-driven and possess strong stakeholder management skills. Your ability to build relationships across finance, procurement and operations allows you to drive positive outcomes and influence change. Previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly preferred, as you will be working extensively within the system whilst helping to drive ongoing process improvements and efficiencies. Experience with other large ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Pronto will also be highly regarded, along with advanced Excel skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

This growing FMCG organisation has built a strong reputation within the Australian market and continues to invest heavily in its people, systems and processes. With a collaborative culture and supportive leadership team, the business provides genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

• Lead a critical finance function within a growing national business

• Drive meaningful process improvement and automation projects

• Competitive salary package, bonus structure and onsite parking

Apply

If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the "apply" link below. The reference number for this role is JH75464. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all applications. All applicants will hear back from us, either via email or a telephone call.

Reference Number: JH75464