Accounts Payable - SSC Manager

• Lead the AP team responsible for processing and paying direct and indirect supplier invoices.
• Ensure compliance with payment terms, resolve incoming requests from suppliers, and monitor the team's performance and development.
• Supervise and guide the AP team in the processing of supplier invoices and ensure that payment processing is done correctly.
• Monitor the AP team's performance metrics/SLAs, identify areas for improvement, and implement actions to increase efficiency and accuracy as part of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, policies and procedures
• Lead the hiring and building the AP team in the Finance SSC , scaling it to provide AP services to all European countries
• Work closely with key stakeholders in the region and countries to streamline processes and ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of progressive career experience in Finance , preferably in multinational companies
• Deep understanding of accounting principles and AP processes, including the purchase-to-pay cycle.
• Proficiency in English ( written and spoken)
• Proven experience in leading small/mid-sized Finance Operations teams
• Proven experience in managing matrix teams
• Proven experience in hiring and building up a Finance Operations team
• Experience in handling SAP and ARIBA for Procure-to-pay transactions
• Experience in managing a service delivery team inside a Finance Shared Services setup