Accounts Payable and Receivable Lead

Americold; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global provider of temperature-controlled logistics is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable and Receivable Lead for their shared service center in Barcelona. This temporary role covers a pregnancy leave and involves leading a team, managing financial processes, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or related fields and fluency in Spanish and English. A collaborative environment with remote work flexibility is offered.

Formación

• Previous strong experience in AP/AR management, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounts payable and receivable professionals.
• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable processes.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners.

Conocimientos

Business Continuity Planning

Food Technology

ABAP

Import

Electrical & Automation

Adobe

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field

Master’s or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA)

Descripción del empleo

Americold is a global provider of temperature‑controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their commitments.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Lead

Barcelona 22@ Spain

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable and Receivable Lead for our shared service center in Barcelona to cover for a pregnancy leave of one of our leads. The center delivers high quality Finance support services for Americold operations across Europe. By leveraging best practices and technology we aim to create a collaborative environment that fosters growth and development. This role is critical to support Americold’s growth across all Europe.

This temporary assignment, which is expected to end at the end of May 2026, allows for one day working remotely per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounts payable and receivable professionals within the SSC.
  • Set clear performance goals and KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews.
  • Foster a collaborative and high‑performance culture focused on service excellence and employee retention.
• Operational Oversight, Process Improvement & Automation
  • Oversee end‑to‑end Accounts Payable and Receivable processes including invoice processing, payment runs, cash application, collections and reconciliations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions in accordance with company policies and service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Manage month‑end and year‑end closing activities related to AP and AR.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support the Oracle implementation team with recurring and non‑recurring tasks by providing resources within the team and overseeing deliverables.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
  • Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Sales) and external partners (e.g., vendors, customers).
  • Resolve escalated issues and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Provide regular reporting and analysis on AP/AR performance, ageing and cash‑flow.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; Master’s or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a plus.
• Previous strong experience in AP/AR management, preferably within a shared service center of a multinational environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Why Americold

Join a global leader in temperature‑controlled logistics where innovation, collaboration and purpose meet. At Americold we don’t just move goods; we safeguard what matters most. Be part of a team that thrives on challenge, supports your growth and makes a tangible impact every day.

"Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants based on their qualifications regardless of gender, race, disability, age or any other characteristic."

Key Skills

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