EMEA AP Lead: SAP, P2P Ops & Process Improvement

MiniMed; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist, EMEA, to join our finance team during a period of growth as we transition to an independent company. You will ensure timely, accurate AP processing across the EMEA region within the P2P framework, in collaboration with our BPO provider and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end AP activities in SAP, vendor account reconciliations, month-end close support, and continuous process improvement, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in accounts payable or procure to pay, preferably in a shared service center environment.
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Procure to Pay, or finance operations.
• Experience working in a shared services and/or outsourced BPO environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes, controls, and reconciliation activities.
• Experience supporting month-end close and AP reporting activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively across countries, functions, and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support end-to-end accounts payable activities for the EMEA region, including invoice validation, posting, payment processing, and vendor account reconciliations in SAP.
• Partner closely with the BPO provider to ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time, while monitoring transaction quality and timely resolution of exceptions.
• Review, investigate, and resolve escalated invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, payment issues, and vendor queries in coordination with internal stakeholders and the BPO team.
• Support the smooth execution of payment cycles and ensure transactions are completed in accordance with internal controls, company policies, and agreed service levels.
• Maintain oversight of vendor accounts and AP aging to help identify issues, reduce backlogs, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.
• Act as a primary point of contact for EMEA AP operational matters during regional business hours, helping ensure continuity of service and responsive stakeholder support.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, vendors, and the BPO provider to resolve operational issues and improve end-to-end transaction flow.
• Monitor AP performance metrics and service levels, identify trends or process gaps, and support improvement actions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures, process documentation, and work instructions to reflect current processes and regional requirements.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and knowledge sharing within the AP team and across key partners
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, process transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives impacting AP and P2P operations.

Skills

English communication

Analytical & problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-country collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

MiniMed is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist, EMEA, to join our finance team during a period of growth as we transition to an independent company. You will ensure timely, accurate AP processing across the EMEA region within the P2P framework, in collaboration with our BPO provider and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end AP activities in SAP, vendor account reconciliations, month-end close support, and continuous process improvement, while ensuring