Manager-PTP-Finance Operations

PTP Manager – Job Description

About the job

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Job Purpose

To be aligned with our Finance Operations vertical and help drive financial efficiency by managing Procure-to-Pay (PTP) operations, ensuring accurate processing of vendor transactions, and maintaining strong financial controls.

The Procure to Pay team focuses on managing the end-to-end process covering vendor master setup, purchase order processing, invoice processing, payments, and vendor reconciliation. The team plays a key role in optimizing cash outflow, improving vendor relationships, ensuring policy compliance, and supporting working capital optimization. Additionally, the team ensures timely processing of invoices, accurate payment execution, and adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Procure to Pay value stream
• Knowledge and expertise in end-to-end PTP processes
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including vendors and internal business teams

Role & Responsibilities

• In this role you are required to identify and assess complex problems within PTP operations
• You will create solutions that require in-depth analysis of invoice, payment, and vendor-related issues
• Align operations with the strategic direction set by senior management
• Interact with senior stakeholders within clients and the organization on process and delivery matters
• Act independently in decision-making related to operations, escalations, and process improvements
• Identify risks in PTP processes and propose mitigation plans
• Drive innovation to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial policies
• Manage medium to large teams and ensure service delivery targets are met
• Lead transformation initiatives including automation, digitization, and process standardization
• Ensure adherence to SLAs, accuracy, and turnaround timelines across all PTP activities

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with procurement, business, and upstream/downstream teams to ensure accurate data flow
• Partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Procurement teams to resolve invoice and payment issues
• Act as a key point of contact for PTP-related escalations and vendor queries
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth month-end close and minimal backlogs
• Ensure timely communication with vendors and internal stakeholders for issue resolution

Process Management & Reporting

• Oversee invoice processing trackers, payment schedules, and vendor reconciliation reports
• Monitor open items, aged payables, and payment cycles to support reporting and working capital management
• Review and maintain SOPs, policies, and process documentation
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support system implementations, UAT testing, and rollout of new tools or enhancements
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational dashboards to drive performance improvements

Functional & Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of end-to-end Procure to Pay process including invoice processing, payments, and vendor management
• Experience in SAP or similar ERP systems, including invoice workflows and payment runs
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance standards, and audit requirements
• Strong understanding of invoice validation, 2-way/3-way matching, and payment processing
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and drive resolution
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field (B.Com/M.Com/MBA Finance preferred)
• 12–16 years of experience in Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable operations
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP / Oracle is required
• Experience in shared services / GBS / consulting environment preferred
• Strong experience in team management and stakeholder handling
• Ability to manage month-end close timelines and peak workloads
• Experience working with global stakeholders preferred
• Flexibility to work in rotational shifts, if required