Process Owner – Purchase-to-Pay

Jobtailor; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Espoo, Finland seeks a senior P2P Process Owner to lead end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay on the finance side. You will work with Procurement to govern the process, drive improvements, and align with group objectives. Strong ERP, Medius/Basware experience and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

You will translate business needs into priorities, guide project teams, and support local users in complex issues while maintaining high standards of controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Solid background in finance processes and strong understanding of end-to-end processes in a corporate/group environment.
• Strong end-to-end understanding of Accounts Payable and Purchase-to-Pay processes and controls.
• Experience as a finance process owner/manager for AP or other finance functions is advantageous.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience in process ownership or leadership in system development/transformation projects.
• Excellent finance systems and ERP capabilities, with Medius/Basware/SAP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Own and actively develop end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process on the finance side.
• Govern the process with Procurement and ensure efficiency and controls.
• Define vision, roadmap, priorities, and performance expectations for the process.
• Coordinate system changes, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as SME and trusted partner for P2P stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into development priorities and requirements.
• Guide implementation with project teams and support local users.
• Address disruptions, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase-to-Pay

Finance Systems

ERP Capabilities

Cross-Functional Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Independence

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Master's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Finance

Tools

Medius

Basware

SAP

Job description

• Own and actively develop the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process on the finance side


• Jointly govern the overall Purchase-to-Pay process with Procurement


• Ensure the process is efficient, standardized, well controlled, and aligned with organizational and Group-level objectives


• Develop the Medius and Basware purchase invoice solutions and related ways of working


• Define the process vision, target state, roadmap, priorities, controls, and performance expectations


• Support group-level and cross-functional development and transformation initiatives


• Coordinate process-related system changes and testing


• Drive continuous improvement and turn improvement ideas into scalable process and system solutions


• Act as the leading subject matter expert and trusted partner for Purchase-to-Pay stakeholders


• Translate business needs into development priorities and requirements


• Guide implementation with project teams


• Advise and guide local key users and end users in problem situations


• Take an active role in process disruptions and system-related issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions

Requirements

• Solid background in finance processes and strong understanding of end-to-end processes and interdependencies in a corporate or group environment


• Strong end-to-end understanding of Accounts Payable and Purchase-to-Pay processes, controls, and interdependencies with Procurement, accounting, and reporting


• Prior experience as a finance process owner or manager for accounts payable or other finance functions is an advantage


• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• Experience in process ownership, process leadership, or a comparable senior finance development role in system development projects, transformation initiatives, or complex cross-functional projects


• Excellent finance systems and ERP capabilities


• Experience with Medius, Basware, and SAP is an advantage


• Curiosity and courage to challenge established practices and identify improvement opportunities


• Strong collaboration and communication skills


• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively


• Sense of responsibility


• Fluent written and spoken English


• Finnish is an advantage

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing the Purchase-to-Pay process, with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, finance systems, and ERP capabilities. Proven ability to drive process improvements and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Purchase-To-Pay Process Ownership


• Accounts Payable Expertise


• Medius and Basware Solutions Development


• Finance Systems and ERP Capabilities


• Cross-Functional Project Leadership

Hard Skills

• Finance Process Management


• End-To-End Process Understanding


• Process Improvement


• Controls and Compliance


• System Development Projects

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Communication


• Problem-Solving


• Independence


• Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business


• Master’s Degree in Accounting


• Master’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

• Purchase-To-Pay


• Accounts Payable


• Finance Processes


• Corporate Environment


• Transformation Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

• Medius


• Basware


• SAP