Senior Team Lead – Procure-to-Pay (PTP)

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior Team Lead – Procure-to-Pay (PTP) to lead and optimize Nscale’s end-to-end PTP operations across Travel & Expenses, purchase order management, invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution.

This role sits at the center of a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment and works closely with Finance, Procurement, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to keep critical processes running smoothly. You’ll combine day-to-day operational leadership with hands-on problem solving, acting as a key escalation point while guiding the team across core PTP activities.

Your impact will be felt in the efficiency, scalability, and compliance of Nscale’s finance operations. By driving process improvements, supporting automation, and adapting workflows and tools as the business grows, you’ll help build a high-performing PTP function that supports the company’s continued scale.

What you'll be doing

• Lead end-to-end Procure-to-Pay operations across T&E, PO desk activities, invoice processing, vendor management and setup, and payment execution.
• Oversee daily workflows to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent processing across all key PTP areas.
• Coordinate seamless execution of PTP processes for internal teams and external vendors.
• Maintain service quality while managing time-sensitive activities and tight deadlines.
• Manage the PO desk function, including the accurate creation, validation, and administration of purchase orders in line with company policies.
• Optimize the Travel & Expenses process, ensuring timely reviews, effective approval workflows, and policy compliance.
• Supervise invoice processing to ensure accurate coding, proper approvals, and completion within agreed SLAs.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts payable, accruals, and expense reporting.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex issues across T&E, PO, and AP processes.
• Resolve operational issues quickly and effectively while balancing competing priorities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks, including VAT and local compliance.
• Monitor adherence to company policies across purchasing, expenses, and payment activities.
• Lead the PTP team through coaching, guidance, and performance management across process areas.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Adapt processes and tools in response to changing business needs, system updates, and scaling requirements.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process transitions as Nscale continues to scale operations.
• Foster a culture of ownership, proactiveness, flexibility, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement to align on PO processes and policy adherence.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve service levels and operational consistency.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the business.
• Track PTP performance metrics across T&E, PO, and AP to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in Procure-to-Pay or Accounts Payable, including leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end PTP processes, including T&E, PO management, invoice processing, and payments
• Experience working in a fast-paced, scaling, or international environment
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and AP automation tools
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and indirect tax requirements, including VAT
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive engagement
• Demonstrated ability to act as an escalation point and resolve complex operational issues
• Strong ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Highly proactive with a strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and a hands-on approach
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English

What we can offer you

At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.

Highly competitive compensation package (base + bonus + equity), with performance reviews every 12 months. 🚀

Join one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies — your chance to directly shape how global AI capacity is planned and deployed. ✨

Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by leading critical cross-functional initiatives and shaping capital strategy — always with our full support.

Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. 🫶🏽 Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

Salary Range

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.