Procure to Pay Analyst

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About the role:

The Procure to Pay Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of employee expense claims and credit card transactions. As part of the Finance Shared Services team, this role is responsible for validating, reconciling, and resolving issues related to expense reports and vendor payments. The P2P Analyst ensures compliance with internal policies, supports employees in navigating expense processes, and gives to the overall efficiency and accuracy of the procure-to-pay cycle. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, global environment where attention to detail, customer service, and continuous improvement are valued and encouraged.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and validate submitted expense claims by ensuring accurate matching of receipts against expense report entries, proper use of codes, currencies, and approval workflows in line with company policies.
• Collaborate with employees to resolve discrepancies or errors in submitted claims, providing guidance to ensure compliance and successful resubmission.
• Proactively manage overdue approvals of expense reports through timely follow-ups and, where vital, reassignment of approvers to prevent bottlenecks.
• Upload American Express (AmEx) credit card transactions into employee iExpenses accounts on a daily basis, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Reconcile employee credit card transactions and investigate variances as needed to maintain accurate financial records.
• Participate in ad-hoc tasks, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned to support team and business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or a related field is required.
• CPA certification is a plus but not mandatory.
• 1–2 years of proven experience in an accounting or finance function within a shared services or corporate environment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in audit or compliance is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end Accounts Payable process is crucial.

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in reviewing transactions, identifying inconsistencies, and ensuring documentation is complete and compliant.
• Customer Service Orientation: Delivers responsive and proactive support to internal partners, maintaining a high standard of service and professionalism.
• Collaboration and Partnership: Works optimally with peers and cross-functional teams across departments and global offices to support shared goals and ensure process alignment.
• Effective Communication: Communicates ideas and instructions clearly, both verbally and in writing, with sensitivity to the needs of the audience.
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making: Applies sound judgment and analytical thinking to resolve discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced family leave packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information:

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.