Accounts Payable Team Lead - Hybrid (2 days WFH)

Fagron Inc.; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health Insurance

Meal voucher

Flexible compensation

Language classes

Laptop & phone

Job summary

Fagron Inc. in Barcelona seeks an Accounts Payable Team Leader to guide the AP team within our Shared Service Center, driving accurate invoice processing, employee expenses, and vendor payments while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and business teams across the organization, develop people, monitor KPIs, and lead continuous improvements in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably within an international company or Shared Service Center environment.
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or supervising an Accounts Payable team.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and workflow tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer‑oriented approach with a focus on quality and operational excellence.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable process, ensuring invoices, expense claims, and payments are processed accurately and within agreed service levels.
• Monitor team workload, productivity, and KPIs to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Act as the main escalation point for complex Accounts Payable issues and vendor queries.
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Review and improve Accounts Payable processes, identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant financial regulations.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders to optimize cross‑functional processes.
• Participate in projects related to process improvements, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Accounts Payable

Process improvement

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Fagron Inc. in Barcelona seeks an Accounts Payable Team Leader to guide the AP team within our Shared Service Center, driving accurate invoice processing, employee expenses, and vendor payments while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and business teams across the organization, develop people, monitor KPIs, and lead continuous improvements in a multinational setting.