Teamlead Accounts Payable (mfd)

Mars; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global food company in Nordrhein-Westfalen is seeking a Teamlead for Accounts Payable to oversee a team of AP Specialists. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration, relevant finance experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers an industry-competitive salary and benefits.

Leistungen

Best-in-class learning and development support

Access to Mars University

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifikationen

• Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting.
• Demonstrated affinity with and motivation for people leadership.
• Solid accounting knowledge and a strong command of accounting standards.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of German, French, or Dutch is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day accounts payable operations and support associates.
• Foster team engagement and personal development.
• Design and track KPIs for your team and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistent compliance with the Mars Finance Manual guidelines.
• Responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations and lead period-end closings.
• Manage the Invoice-to-Pay process and lead efficiency projects.
• Act as a key user for the ERP system in the P2P area.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders on financial matters.

Kenntnisse

Business Continuity Planning

Food Technology

ABAP

Import

Electrical & Automation

Adobe

Ausbildung

University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

CIMA or ACCA certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Cluster West Europe Responsible for BeLux Netherlands Austria Germany and Switzerland

Are you passionate about numbers processes and leading a team Then youll thrive in this role!

As the Teamlead for Accounts Payable you will lead a dedicated team of six AP Specialists and oversee operational accounting within our West Europe Cluster . In addition to daily operations you will work closely with our Cluster Financial Controller optimize processes and actively shape collaboration across various departments from Demand to Supply.

Key Responsibilities

• You lead your team in the day-to-day accounts payable operations and support your associates on key business challenges decision-making and critical thinking to secure business continuity
• You are a Great Line Manager for your team fostering team engagement and personal development driving the Associate concept and operating in line with the 5 Principles. You recruit and onboard new associates into the team when required.
• You design and track relevant KPIs for your team drive continuous improvement and analyze and report business results in your area
• You ensure consistent compliance with the Mars Finance Manual guidelines and are responsible for the ICE Framework (Internal Controls Excellence) in your area
• You are responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations (including Blackline) and lead period-end closings
• You manage the Invoice-to-Pay process and take the lead in projects to drive efficiency and automation
• You act as a key user for our ERP system (1Navision) in the P2P area
• You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and provide guidance to the organization on financial and process-related matters
• You are an important member of the Financial Controllership team able to think broadly and drive collaboration of your team with the wider team (Accounts Receivable General Accounting Governance & Control Payroll etc). You are able to take on Finance projects beyond the AP scope.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Business Administration Accounting or Finance
• Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting
• Ideally a CIMA or ACCA certification (a plus but not mandatory)
• Demonstrated affinity with and motivation for people leadership
• Solid accounting knowledge and a strong command of accounting standards
• Excellent command of English at least one additional language from the cluster (e.g. German French or Dutch) are a major plus

Key Skills

• Business Continuity Planning
• Food Technology
• ABAP
• Import
• Electrical & Automation
• Adobe

Benefits

Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1