Vice President, Accounts Payable

About this role Business Unit Overview: BlackRock Finance and Strategy consists of professionals in disciplines such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, Tax, Financial Controls, Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS), Finance Platform Support, Controllers, Strategy, and Corporate Development. This role sits within the Controllers’ Group, as part of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations team in Edinburgh.  The P2P Operations team provides operational support to global stakeholders, which are mainly the AP and GSS teams.  The Global AP/P2P team has presence in Gurgaon, Singapore, Atlanta, Belgrade, Edinburgh, Budapest, and Amsterdam. Position Description: The Vice President, P2P Reporting & Controls, is part of the wider P2P Operations team and is accountable for end‑to‑end financial reporting, controls, risk management, analytics, and governance across the P2P operating model. The role provides strategic and operational leadership over reporting, controls assurance, audit readiness, and data‑driven insights, ensuring a strong control environment while enabling scale, efficiency, and transformation. This role leads specialist team of ~5 covering reporting & analytics, controls, audit coordination, risk management, and strategic initiatives , and acts as the senior P2P interface with Finance, Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, and Technology. Key Responsibilities: P2P Reporting & Analytics Own global P2P management reporting , KPI frameworks, and operational dashboards across invoice processing, payments, supplier maintenance, and controls. Lead the development of advanced analytics , including spend, working capital, cycle time, exception trends, and control effectiveness. Drive standardization and automation of reporting through tools such as Power BI , Oracle, Coupa, and supporting data platforms. Provide clear, timely, and actionable insights to senior leadership to support decision‑making and transformation priorities. Controls, Risk & Governance Own the P2P control framework , including design, documentation, testing support, and continuous improvement of key controls. Accountable for SOX, regulatory, and internal control compliance across P2P activities. Lead P2P risk assessments , issue management, root cause analysis, and remediation planning. Maintain oversight of operating events, control breaches, and action tracking, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution. Audit & Regulatory Engagement Act as the senior P2P point of contact for Internal Audit, External Audit, and Regulatory reviews . Coordinate audit requests, walkthroughs, evidence provision, and responses across global teams. Ensure audit‑ready documentation, process narratives, and control evidence are maintained and refreshed. Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Finance to ensure alignment with firmwide governance standards. Strategic Initiatives & Transformation Lead P2P strategic initiatives related to reporting, controls enhancement, automation, and process optimization. Partner with Technology and Product teams on system enhancements, data quality improvements, and control automation . Support acquisitions, entity onboarding, and operating model changes from a reporting and controls perspective. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and strengthen controls at scale. People & Stakeholder Leadership Provide leadership to teams covering: P2P Reporting & Analytics Controls & Risk Management Audit Coordination Strategic Initiatives / Projects Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for direct reports and their teams. Build strong partnerships with global P2P Operations leaders, Finance, FP&A, Risk, Compliance, and Technology. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on P2P risk, controls, and reporting matters. Development Value: The role interacts with both Finance and non-Finance teams globally, providing an opportunity to learn ... (truncated, view full listing at source)