Accounts Payable & Expense Manager (P2P)
Job Description
About Toll Group
At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role shaping the end-to-end Procure to Pay (P2P) function across three Australian divisions. Reporting to the Head of Finance Operations and operating within a Global Business Services (GBS) model, you will play a key role in lifting performance, embedding stronger governance and controls, and driving working capital improvements.
You’ll be at the forefront of transformation, partnering with Finance, IT, Procurement and Transformation teams to deliver AI-enabled automation and optimise systems including SAP S/4HANA and Concur.
Responsibilities include:
P2P Strategy, Governance & Standardisation: Drive a consistent and controlled P2P operating model across all divisions, ensuring strong governance, policy adherence and standardised ways of working to reduce risk, improve purchasing discipline and deliver a single, aligned approach across the business.
Working Capital & Financial Performance: Own and optimise the key P2P levers that directly impact working capital, influencing payment cycles, invoice performance and cash outcomes, while partnering with Finance, Treasury and Procurement to support informed, data-led decision making.
Automation, Systems & Continuous Improvement: Lead the transformation of P2P through automation and AI-enabled solutions, optimising systems including Concur and aligning initiatives to SAP S/4HANA, to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy and drive more efficient, scalable processes.
GBS Performance & Delivery: Drive performance accountability across the GBS model, working closely with offshore teams to deliver against SLAs and KPIs, while embedding a strong, metrics-driven culture focused on continuous improvement and consistent service delivery.
Procurement & S2P Alignment: Strengthen alignment between Procurement and P2P to ensure disciplined sourcing, purchasing and payment outcomes, reinforcing governance and enabling better supplier performance and end-to-end process integration.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and develop a high-performing team while influencing senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, IT and operations, driving capability uplift, managing complex issues and delivering outcomes across a multi-division environment.
What you’ll bring
Deep, hands-on experience across P2P and S2P processes, with a strong focus on controls, compliance and governance
Demonstrated success improving working capital outcomes through process optimisation
Proven experience delivering automation and digital initiatives within Accounts Payable
Strong ERP capability (SAP S/4HANA or similar), with exposure to large-scale transformation environments
Experience operating within a Global Business Services (GBS) model with offshore delivery
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to connect P2P performance to broader financial outcomes
A data-led mindset, using analytics to drive decision making and performance improvements
Proven leadership experience across both direct and indirect teams
Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across a complex, multi-division environment
Additional information
Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business or related discipline
Professional certifications in P2P, Procurement or Shared Services advantageous
Budget accountability for the P2P cost centre
Occasional interstate and international travel required
Flexibility to work outside standard hours where required
What moves you?
At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.
Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.
At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.
To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com
You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.