John crane, a business of smiths group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
we have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
john crane is part of smiths group. For over 170 years, smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the london stock exchange, smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.
job description
responsible for overseeing accounts payable operations across mexico, ireland, usa, and canada. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of payments, resolves queries, and maintains compliance with financial regulations. The position plays a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency and financial stability by addressing and mitigating discrepancies in accounts payable processes. The ap supervisor will lead initiatives to improve processes, track performance metrics, and manage vendor master data, contributing to the overall success of the finance team.
as a leading organization in the engineering industry, we pride ourselves on our advanced financial technologies and commitment to excellence. The ap supervisor for payments and queries will play a crucial role in managing payment processes, resolving queries, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Your expertise will enhance our operational efficiency and financial stability by addressing and mitigating discrepancies in our accounts payable processes.
at john crane shared services centre, we strive to " revolutionize global financial services with humane profitability ."
we seek collaborative, proactive individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace new challenges.
responsabilities:
payment management:
1. payment processing: oversee the timely and accurate processing of electronic payments, including ach, wire transfers, and other payment methods. Ensure all payments are processed according to schedule.
2. payment runs: coordinate and execute weekly payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
query resolution:
1. issue identification and resolution: quickly identify and resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoices, payments, and vendor accounts.
2. stakeholder communication: act as the primary point of contact for resolving ap-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
vendor master data management:
1. data accuracy: monitors accurate and up-to-date vendor master data, including the assurance of accurate onboarding process for new vendors and updating existing vendor information. Ensure vendor data complies with internal policies and external regulations. Performs positive bank verification according to john crane policy.
functional kpi management:
1. performance monitoring: track and analyze key performance indicators (kpis) related to accounts payable functions.
2. reporting: generate regular reports on ap performance metrics and provide insights to support decision-making. Prepares month end reports for all countries.
process improvement management:
1. process optimization and continuous improvement: identify opportunities for process improvements within the ap function and implement innovative solutions. Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance of the ap processes.
qualifications
technical knowledge, skills and abilities
* education: major degree in accounting or equivalent (corporate finance, business administration, economics).
* experience :
o minimum of 8 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
o manufacturing industries and share service centre's experiences desirable.
o desirable 1 year experience working with different countries (latam, usa, can, etc.).
* accounting software: proficiency in erp systems like sap, oracle, or microsoft dynamics or similar.
* automation tools: familiarity with ap automation tools and portals (e.g., coupa, ariba). Data analytics: ability to use data analytics tools (e.g., power bi, tableau) to generate insights and improve processes.
* excellent customer communication and problem solving skills is a most (internal & external).
* cybersecurity awareness: knowledge of best practices in data security and privacy .
language skills :
* english b2 as a minimum. / c1 desirable
* spanish. Proficiency required.
additional information
with colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ergs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ergs include veterans, pride network, black employee network, women@work network, and neurodiversity.
across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the smiths excellence awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual smiths day, a global celebration of smiths around our network.
join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.
according our mission, vision and global policies: under no circumstances shall staff be charged any fee or other costs in relation to their recruitment to work at smiths, whether directly or indirectly. Any recruitment fees shall be paid by smiths.
smiths will not employ anyone below the age of 18. Smiths will take reasonable steps to satisfy itself of the member of staff’s age before that person starts work at smiths. When persons under the age of 18 are employed, they must not do work that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous or harmful or interferes with their schooling by depriving them of the opportunity to attend school.