Accounts Payable Manager

Founded in 2009, Cubic³ has grown to become one of the leading providers of connectivity solutions and analytics services that help vehicle and IoT device manufacturers manage and grow revenue streams. Fast paced, smart, ambitious, and continually seeking new, ideas. That's us, is it you? At Cubic³ you will find an environment filled with energy and collaboration, where we set out every day to improve not just the world, but ourselves and each other.

We believe in leadership that supports empowerment and responsibility, while recognising and developing leadership qualities across Our Team. Together we bring out the best in each other. So, whether you're interested in joining us as an individual contributor, manager, senior leader – or someone who aspires to growing into a leadership role – we look for people who are results focused, empathetic, visionary, empowering, and who 'champion' our cultures and values.

As Accounts Payable Manager, you'll lead a small team of two, taking ownership of the full AP function while mentoring and developing your team's skills. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on modernising AP processes through automation, streamlining workflows, and enhancing controls.

You'll be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate processing of supplier payments and employee expenses, while driving continuous improvement across systems and reporting. We're looking for someone who combines operational expertise with a passion for people development and process transformation in a fast-paced, growing business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will be responsible for providing support on the following:

• Lead and optimise the end-to-end AP function across all Cubic subsidiaries, driving team performance through clear workload planning, agile deadline management, and collaborative goal setting.
• Champion process automation and efficiency, continuously identifying and implementing improvements to streamline invoice processing and reduce manual touchpoints.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy in the timely approval and processing of all AP invoices, aligning with internal controls and company policies.
• Design and manage data-driven KPIs to monitor invoice volumes, aging, and query resolution, using insights to drive performance and accountability.
• Analyse and report on month-end AP metrics, identifying trends and recommending actions to improve purchase ledger efficiency and accuracy.
• Foster strong supplier relationships, ensuring professional and timely resolution of all supplier queries and discrepancies.
• Banking: Managing and monitoring our accounts and relationships with banks. Assisting with the cashflow forecast each week.
• Oversee seamless execution of supplier payments, including EFTs and manual payments, ensuring compliance with payment terms and treasury strategy.
• Manage employee expense systems via Expensify and the Soldo Debit Card portal, providing support and training to ensure compliance and ease of use.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of supplier statements, proactively resolving variances and ensuring ledger integrity.
• Own the monthly payment cycle, preparing suggested payment runs based on strategic cash flow considerations.
• Deliver actionable payment analysis, highlighting trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings or operational improvements.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation accuracy and responding promptly to both internal and external audit requests.
• Deliver strategic financial reporting to C-suite and senior stakeholders, leveraging AP insights to support decision-making and financial planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, and IT to align AP with broader business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

3+ years in a Senior Accounts Payable or AP Manager role, with proven success leading AP operations and delivering results

Strong communication skills – confident and professional in both written and verbal communication with suppliers, colleagues, and senior stakeholders

Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to work with data sets, automate tasks where possible, and identify anomalies or process improvements

Excellent problem-solving ability, especially under time pressure — you are someone who thrives on finding smarter, faster ways to work

The Right Mindset:

Collaborative and hands-on – a team player who is excited to be part of a small but growing finance function where your input really matters

Meticulous with great time management, balancing accuracy with efficiency while managing deadlines and competing priorities

Initiative-taker with a sense of ownership – able to work autonomously, make decisions, and see tasks through from start to finish

Process-driven and improvement-focused, always looking to streamline workflows, reduce manual work, and improve supplier and employee experience

• 25 days annual leave + 2 company days
• Health Insurance
• Pension Contribution
• ESOP
• Tax saver scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Sports and social activities
• Great annual office outings (Summer BBQ, Christmas party, charity runs)
• Bits & Bobs days (Half day every quarter to get your Bits & Bobs done)
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Cubic Telecom is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.