Regional P2P CoE Lead

About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Lead for our Centre of Excellence, who will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the end-to-end P2P process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders and our extended GBS teams to resolve issues, optimise workflows, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the P2P function within the CoE. The Senior Analyst - P2P CoE plays a critical role in driving operational excellence within Uber's global finance operations. The role is also responsible for driving cross-functional alignment between GBS (Global Business Services), Treasury, Tax, FinTech, and other internal teams.

Work Shift
5PM - 2AM IST (Mon-Fri) with Hybrid work culture

What You Will Do

• Technical expertise and Process management:

• Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes, including procurement, vendor management, invoice processing, payments, and bank reconciliation.

• Manage processes using metrics, reports, and workflows. Manage operational performance for assigned region(s) with the BPO partner. Experience with PO/Non-PO invoices, 2-way/3-way match, GR/IR. Familiarity with controls frameworks (SOX, IFC) and audit testing.

• Escalation and Issue Resolution:

• Investigate and resolve complex P2P-related issues, collaborating with the BPO team, internal departments (e.g., Sourcing, Finance, Legal, FinTech), and other Finance teams.

• Be the first point of contact for all escalations and issues faced by the business.

• Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains within the P2P cycle. Propose and help implement solutions to streamline workflows and reduce manual efforts/bottlenecks.

• Focus on working capital improvement through a multitude of initiatives within the P2P operational processes. Work in partnership with Global Process Owners (GPOs) to identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing operational efficiency.

• Compliance & Controls:

• Knowledge of Invoice compliance standards and regulatory (tax, compliance, and reporting) requirements. Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements throughout the P2P process.

• Support internal and external audits. Maintain and test compliance controls; publish status updates.

• Reporting & Analysis:

• Generate regular reports on P2P key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable management insights.

• Leverage strong financial acumen and analytical skills to review complex data, forecast trends, and provide insights that drive cost-saving initiatives and optimise working capital. Partner with the Reporting team to build dashboards.

• Documentation:

• Provide guidance and training to BPO team members on P2P processes and systems.

• Own desktop procedure (DTP) documents and ensure they are up-to-date and reviewed/approved timely.

What You Will Need

• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field. A valid passport is mandatory for bank access (AML).
• Extensive experience in Finance Operations, with a strong focus on Procure to Pay processes in a global or shared services environment.
• Proven experience in a Finance Operations Centre of Excellence or a GCC / GBS / GSS is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Coupa). Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace.
• Experience with P2P automation tools and platforms is a plus. Experience with GenAI and AI productivity tools.
• Experience managing vendors/partners is a plus. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.