Global I2P Process Lead - Automation & Optimization

Sanofi; Bellprat; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sanofi is seeking a Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager to optimize end-to-end invoice processing and payment lifecycles. You will drive automation, reduce exceptions, and enable frictionless supplier experiences while collaborating with procurement, finance, and technology teams.

Responsibilities include defining SOPs, OCR/AI-driven validation, and KPI tracking. You will partner with IT and audits to ensure compliance and improve working capital across a multinational environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Accounting).
• Master's degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
• CPA certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within a large, multinational organization.
• Deep understanding of P2P processes and best practices.
• Experience with P2P systems and related technologies.
• Previous experience in R2R roles is a plus.
• Knowledge of SOX and fundamental accounting principles.
• Project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Good understanding country-specific legislation in invoice reception, processing and payment.
• Hands on experience with E2E P2P solutions such as SAP, VIM, Coupa, Tungsten.
• Experience with implementation of eInvoicing platforms (both commercial and governmental) is a plus.
• Experience with data mining and analytics tool is a plus.
• Experience in healthcare and/or life-science industry preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Design and continuously improve I2P processes, including invoice capture, validation, matching, exception handling, payment execution, AP open items management and accounts reconciliation.
• Drive the deployment and optimization of invoice processing global solutions, including eInvoicing platforms (commercial and governmental).
• Define standard operating procedures and support global standardization of Invoice to Pay processes.
• Define business requirements for OCR, AI-driven invoice validation, straight-through processing, payment automation and clearing automation, S2P accounts monitoring and reconciliation.
• Monitor system performance and collaborate with IT and platform teams on continuous enhancements.
• Analyze root causes for invoice exceptions, rejections, and late payments; implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Design controls and validations to ensure invoice compliance with tax regulations, payment terms, and contract conditions.
• Collaborate with internal audit, legal, and tax to ensure invoice compliance and risk mitigation.
• Define and track key I2P KPIs (e.g., cycle time, on-time payment rate, % touchless invoices).
• Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and lead transformation initiatives.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization through invoice and payment timing strategies.

Conocimientos

Accounts Payable

P2P processes

SOX knowledge

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Master's degree in business administration or related field

CPA certification or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

VIM

Coupa

Tungsten

Descripción del empleo

Sanofi is seeking a Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager to optimize end-to-end invoice processing and payment lifecycles. You will drive automation, reduce exceptions, and enable frictionless supplier experiences while collaborating with procurement, finance, and technology teams.

Responsibilities include defining SOPs, OCR/AI-driven validation, and KPI tracking. You will partner with IT and audits to ensure compliance and improve working capital across a multinational environment.