Global Process Owner, Stripe

• 5+ years of relevant procure-to-pay experience preferably with a multinational company
• The ability to exercise good judgment and discretion while rigorously applying our compliance policies in the Procure to Pay function
• Sound knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to work independently in a scaling and rapidly changing environment
• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to communicate, both written and verbal
• Solid problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
• Familiarity with AP month-end reconciliations

Desirable

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join Stripe’s Global Procure to Pay (P2P) Team as a Transformation GPO
• In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects, implementing process improvement initiatives, and driving Keep the Lights On (KTLO) activities related to Global P2P operations and strategy
• You will leverage your expertise in project management, process optimization, and automation to define and implement standard methodologies for end-to-end P2P operations
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze processes, and drive efficiency to optimize the P2P operations and enhance the procure to pay life-cycle
• Project Management:
• Plan, execute, and finalize projects related to P2P operations according to defined timelines, budgets, and objectives
• Develop project scopes, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, focusing on process improvement and automation solutions
• Create comprehensive project plans, including tasks, milestones, resource allocation, and risk assessment specific to P2P operations
• Coordinate and communicate project progress, issues, and dependencies to stakeholders and team members, ensuring alignment with P2P goals
• Conduct regular project meetings, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project milestones related to P2P process optimization
• Identify and mitigate project risks, propose contingency plans, and drive timely issue resolution, particularly within the P2P domain
• Process Improvement & Automation:
• Analyze end-to-end P2P processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvement initiatives for P2P operations
• Conduct thorough process assessments, collect data, and identify bottlenecks and root causes within the P2P operations
• Drive standardization and optimization by deep diving into P2P processes, providing clear insights and recommendations
• Work with upstream and downstream dependencies to ensure comprehensive insights and process improvements across geographies and business units
• Act as a trusted business advisor to P2P operations and other business functions, developing strategies for optimizing P2P processes and achieving high-quality outcomes
• Contribute to P2P operations by supporting and managing process optimization efforts and identifying opportunities for improvement in collaboration with key stakeholders
• KTLO Operations Support:
• Support the Global Procure to Pay team by assisting with a variety of operational tasks as needed related to ‘Keep the Lights On’ (KTLO) activities
• Be responsible for executing on P2P processes to the highest standard
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with internal X-functional partners to understand current and future P2P needs and opportunities
• Possess a keen ability to balance multiple tasks and adapt to a global, fast-paced environment without compromising on Stripe’s ‘user’ first principle
• Support our Accounting team with all P2P related month-end tasks
• Assist in providing support needed for financial reporting and other administrative tasks that may be required from time to time