Interim P2P Director

Interim P2P Director, 3 month day rate, ASAP start.

Altum Consulting are recruiting for an interim Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Director to join a fast growing technology business based in central London for a 4 month period. This role will lead the end-to-end P2P function during a continued period of growth ahead of a permanent hire.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capability, process improvement expertise, and prior experience operating within dynamic, scaling technology-driven environments.

Role:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, including Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, and Vendor Management
• Assess current P2P processes, systems, and controls; identify gaps and implement improvements to drive efficiency & compliance.
• Lead and support ongoing transformation initiatives, including process automation and system optimisation
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Partner closely with Finance, Technology, Commercial, and Operations teams to improve cross-functional alignment
• Oversee supplier onboarding, payment cycles, and query resolution to maintain strong vendor relationships
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to the existing P2P team
• Deliver clear reporting and actionable insights to senior leadership

You'll be/have:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience operating as a P2P Director, Head of P2P, or similar senior leadership role
• Deep understanding of P2P processes, controls, and best practices
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to deliver impact quickly
• Available immediately

For further information on this new role please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview and start.