Senior Finance Manager - SSC - Retail (Cosmetics sector)

Michael Page; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Una empresa multinacional líder en el sector cosmético busca un Director de AP para su SSC en el centro de Madrid. Este puesto es más que la gestión tradicional de cuentas por pagar; se centra en la excelencia operativa, las relaciones sólidas con socios financieros y proveedores, y la transformación digital. El Director de I2P liderará un gran equipo, asegurando precisión y eficiencia, mientras busca oportunidades para optimizar procesos y aprovechar la automatización. Si tienes una mentalidad estratégica y pasión por la innovación, esta es tu oportunidad para marcar la diferencia en un entorno dinámico y en evolución.

Formación

• Experiencia en liderazgo estratégico y gestión de equipos en el ámbito de cuentas por pagar.
• Conocimiento en transformación digital y automatización de procesos.

Responsabilidades

• Desarrollar y ejecutar una visión estratégica para la función de I2P.
• Liderar y desarrollar un equipo de profesionales de I2P, fomentando la colaboración.

Conocimientos

Liderazgo estratégico

Mejora de procesos

Automatización

Relaciones con proveedores

Transformación digital

Cumplimiento normativo

Educación

Licenciatura en Finanzas o Contabilidad

MBA

Herramientas

Readsoft

OCR (Reconocimiento Óptico de Caracteres)

Inteligencia Artificial

E-Facturación

Descripción del empleo

Leading multinational company in the cosmetics sector is looking for an AP Director for its SSC located in Madrid center. This role goes beyond traditional accounts payable management, focusing on driving operational excellence, fostering strong relationships with finance partners and suppliers, and spearheading digital transformation initiatives.

The AP Director is a dynamic and strategic leader responsible for the end-to-end Invoice To Pay function within the best organization. This role goes beyond traditional accounts payable management, focusing on driving operational excellence, fostering strong relationships with finance partners and suppliers, and spearheading digital transformation initiatives. The Invoice 2 Pay Director leads a large team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance while continuously seeking opportunities to optimize processes, leverage automation, and enhance the overall value delivered to the business.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the I2P function, aligning with broader organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Act as a change agent, identifying and driving opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with finance partners (Group, Zone & Country) and key suppliers, serving as a trusted advisor and problem-solver.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively adapting the I2P strategy to maintain a competitive edge.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of I2P professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Set clear and measurable goals for the team, track performance against key metrics, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Identify and address training needs, empowering team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that attracts and retains top talent.

I2P Process Excellence:

• Oversee all aspects of the I2P lifecycle, from invoice receipt to payment, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to mitigate risks, prevent fraud, and safeguard company assets.
• Proactively identify and resolve process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps.
• Drive the adoption of best practices and standardized processes across the I2P function.

Digital Transformation and Automation:

• Champion digital transformation initiatives, leveraging technologies such as Readsoft, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), Artificial Intelligence, and E-Invoicing.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline workflows, and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to implement and optimize technology solutions.
• Monitor and analyze I2P KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations, and audit requirements.
• Prepare and analyze accurate and timely financial reports for management, providing insights into I2P performance and trends.
• Collaborate with the R2R, Treasury, and Internal Audit teams to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Manage internal and external I2P audits, ensuring a smooth and successful audit process.