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On behalf of our partner—an international organization—we are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader. This is a critical leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, managing complex transitions, and fostering a high-performance service culture within a shared service environment.
Job Responsibility:
Operational Management: Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring high accuracy, compliance, and smooth daily operations
Team Leadership: Full people management responsibility for direct reports, including target setting, performance evaluations, and professional development
Transition & Setup: Lead the ramp-up phase and functional transitions, ensuring all sub-processes are thoroughly documented and stabilized
Issue Resolution: Act as the ultimate escalation point for complex vendor-related queries and internal financial discrepancies
Stakeholder Management: Maintain proactive partnerships across multiple business units and collaborate with Procurement to ensure optimal supplier and freelancer terms
Process Improvement: Drive efficiency initiatives and a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) mindset to challenge the status quo and optimize workflows
Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (including POT, BOT, and RBIR) to ensure service level agreements are met
Requirements:
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics
Minimum of 5 years in Accounts Payable, with a mandatory background in a Shared Service Center (SSC) environment
At least 2 years of proven experience in leading teams and managing people
Proficiency in both German and English (written and verbal) is essential
Advanced knowledge of SAP is required
experience with Seeburger is considered a distinct advantage
Experience in finance transitions, ramp-up management, and Lean/CPI methodologies
Exceptional problem-solving skills, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes