Accounts Payable Team Leader

Fagron Group; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Meal voucher

Flexible compensation

Language classes

Laptop & phone

Hybrid working (2 days home office)

Job summary

Fagron Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to guide a diverse AP team within our Shared Service Center. You will manage daily operations, ensure accurate invoice processing, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

The role involves collaborating with Finance and Procurement, supporting month-end close, ensuring controls, and leading projects to optimize cross-functional processes in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Several years' experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in international/shared services.
• Experience leading an AP team and managing vendor relations.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics) and workflow tools.
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; English fluent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, fostering a high-performing culture.
• Oversee end-to-end AP process, invoices, expenses, and payments within SLAs.
• Monitor workload, KPIs, and ensure operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Serve as escalation point for complex AP issues and vendor queries.
• Ensure timely, accurate vendor payments and maintain supplier relationships.
• Review and improve AP processes with automation and standardization.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure internal controls and policies compliance across processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement and other stakeholders on cross-functional improvements.
• Participate in projects related to process improvements and system implementations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the role

As an Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will lead and develop the Accounts Payable team within our Shared Service Center, ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and vendor payments. You will oversee daily operations, monitor team performance, resolve escalations, and drive continuous process improvements to deliver an excellent service experience to both internal and external stakeholders.

Working closely with Finance, Procurement, and business teams across the organization, you will play a key role in maintaining strong vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls, and supporting month‑end closing activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational excellence with people leadership in an international environment.

Key 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary that reflects the value and expertise you bring to our team.
• Hybrid working environment (2 days home office).
• Health Insurance.
• Meal voucher.
• Flexible compensation.
• Language classes (English, Spanish, or Catalan) – depending on availability.
• Laptop & phone.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

Take the next step and join us in shaping the future of personalized medicine. Apply today at careers.fagron.com.

Please note: we do not accept agency referrals for this position.