Head of Accounts Payable

Head of Accounts PayableLocation: Dubai, UAESector: Data Centres / Digital InfrastructureReporting to: Senior Finance LeadershipEmployment: Full-timeThe OpportunityA leading, high-growth data centre and digital infrastructure business is looking to appoint a Head of Accounts Payable to lead and develop its AP and Procure-to-Pay function.This is a key role within a large, complex and highly capital-intensive business, with significant levels of project, construction and operational expenditure. The successful candidate will bring experience operating in a sophisticated AP environment and will be responsible for ensuring the function is robust, controlled and scalable as the business continues to grow.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function across a complex organisation.Oversee significant volumes of invoices and payments across multiple suppliers, entities, projects and cost centres.Ensure robust controls across the full P2P cycle, from supplier onboarding and purchase orders through to invoice processing, approval and payment.Manage complex supplier and payment arrangements, ensuring accuracy, compliance and appropriate segregation of duties.Support significant CapEx and construction expenditure, ensuring appropriate controls around project-related invoices, commitments and approvals.Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, Project and Operations teams to optimise the P2P process.Drive improvements in AP processes, systems, automation and controls, creating a scalable operating model.Monitor AP performance, ageing, payment cycles and key operational metrics.Ensure accurate AP accounting and support month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and accruals.Lead the resolution of complex supplier, invoice and payment issues.Support internal and external audit requirements.Lead, develop and build a high-performing AP team.Partner with senior Finance stakeholders to continuously improve the effectiveness, control and efficiency of the function.Required ExperienceSignificant AP / P2P leadership experience within a large, complex organisation, ideally a PLC or multinational.Proven experience in a CapEx-intensive environment, with exposure to significant construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, property or similar project expenditure.Strong knowledge of complex end-to-end P2P processes, including procurement, POs, invoice matching, approvals, supplier management and payments.Experience managing AP across multiple entities, projects and/or geographies, including high-volume and high-value expenditure.Strong understanding of AP controls, governance and audit requirements, with a track record of improving and automating processes.Proven experience leading and developing AP teams and working effectively with senior Finance, Procurement, Treasury and operational stakeholders.Experience in data centres, digital infrastructure or another capital-intensive sector would be highly advantageous.