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How to Turn an AP Maturity Assessment Into a Business Case

AP issues rarely stay in AP. Late approvals, invoice exceptions, duplicate invoices, poor PO discipline, ad hoc payments, and weak supplier controls all create a knock-on effect on working capital, cash forecasting, and payment performance. In a market shaped by tighter liquidity, rising scrutiny, and ongoing e-invoicing change, a clear baseline is the starting point for understanding where your process is falling short and what it is really costing the business.

In this exclusive session, Interpath and SoftCo walk through the AP maturity assessment process we run with organisations and show how it translates into a stronger business case for change. You will see how the assessment helps surface process gaps, benchmark current performance, and connect the dots between AP efficiency, working capital, and cash visibility. We also show how the outputs come together in practice: a calibrated maturity score, a prioritized 3-year roadmap, and a clear ROI model that supports internal buy-in.

What we’ll cover:

  • Why AP process issues create working capital and cash forecasting problems
  • The red flags that show your process is reactive, not controlled
  • What the maturity assessment measures and what the score tells you
  • How process gaps turn into a prioritized 3-year improvement plan
  • How the ROI model is built to support a stronger business case
  • Where quick wins typically sit across process, compliance, and supplier terms
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Speaker

Killian McCarthy
AP & P2P Specialist - SoftCo

Killian is a senior P2P expert at SoftCo who works closely with C-suite finance leaders to define and deliver effective purchase-to-pay strategies. He helps organizations navigate change, align procurement and AP processes, and unlock measurable value through automation and best-practice implementation.

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Speaker

Nick Edwards
Managing Director - Interpath

Nick is a Managing Director at Interpath specialising in value creation, liquidity, and working capital, with a focus on private equity. With a background spanning EY and KPMG, he brings deep experience helping finance leaders strengthen cash performance, improve resilience, and deliver practical change across complex environments.

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