“Absolutely recommend Zahara to anyone looking to save time and streamline accounts payable.”
About Peterborough United FC
Peterborough United Football Club were founded in 1934 and are a professional English football club based in Peterborough with a nickname of "The Posh". The football club offers sports and education community projects and a merchandise shop.
The Challenge
Managing approvals for spend and invoices was a slow, manual process. Budget holders had to print, email, or physically sign off on invoices, leading to delays, inefficiencies, and even lost invoices. Ensuring proper supplier selection and accountability was also a challenge.
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The Solution
Zahara automated the entire process, allowing approvals to happen instantly via email. Stakeholders can now approve purchase orders and invoices with a single tap on their phone. Customisable fields ensure clear supplier selection, reducing unnecessary spending and increasing transparency.
The Results
- 60% faster invoice processing — freeing up valuable time for other priorities.
- 25% fewer invoice queries — with clearer purchase orders and structured approvals.
- Improved control over spend — ensuring all purchases are properly approved and tracked.
TL;DR
Peterborough United FC replaced slow, paper-based approval processes with Zahara, enabling purchase orders and invoices to be approved instantly from any device. The result was 60% faster invoice processing, 25% fewer invoice queries, and greater control over supplier selection and business spend.