Prin Accountant

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

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About The Role

Join us in shaping the future of financial operations at MiniMed. As the business transitions to an independent, publicly traded company, our mission is centered on innovation, operational excellence, and growth within diabetes care. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, EMEA, you will support the delivery of end-to-end accounts payable activities across the EMEA region within the Procure to Pay (P2P) function. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of AP transactions, supporting issue resolution, and maintaining effective coordination across internal teams, vendors, and our Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider.

Working in SAP and supporting EMEA business hours, you will play a key operational role in invoice processing, payment execution, reconciliations, month-end close support, and continuous process improvement. This position requires strong attention to detail, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage day-to-day AP operations while providing oversight of transactional quality and process compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• 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.

Required 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
• Relevant 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple countries within the EMEA region
• Knowledge of VAT and other indirect tax considerations relevant to AP processing
• Experience monitoring KPIs and SLAs in a service delivery environment
• Exposure to process improvement, standardization, or automation initiatives
• Experience supporting audit requests and control documentation

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

About MiniMed

We want to make every day a better day for people living with diabetes. Our team of creative innovators around the globe share a passion for finding the simplest solutions to the problems that people with diabetes face on a daily basis. For more than 40 years, we've been redefining what's possible, from intelligent dosing systems designed for real life to predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and we're dedicated to continuing to support our customers through every step of their journey - meeting them where and how they need it.