Global Accounts Payable Senior Analyst (18 Month Fixed Term Contract - Remote / Home Based)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited; Ireland; Remote; EUR 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited is seeking an experienced Global Accounts Payable Senior Analyst to support the AP function during a period of transformation. The role partners with on‑shore and off‑shore teams to ensure timely invoice processing, maintain controls, and drive P2P improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong AP experience, analytical skills, and advanced Excel capabilities in a global, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience in a shared services or outsourced service delivery environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Support daily global AP operations and act as a liaison between Jazz stakeholders and the AP BPO provider.
• Monitor AP workflows and resolve invoice processing, payment, supplier, and accounting issues.
• Support management of AP SLAs and KPIs.
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions, blocked invoices, duplicate payments, aging items, and vendor inquiries.
• Partner with Procurement Operations to support Source-to-Pay improvements.
• Maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal control narratives.
• Analyze AP data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Procure-to-Pay

Excel advanced

SOX compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional

Analytical skills

Global environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Coupa

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

AP automation tools

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Job Description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Global Accounts Payable Senior Analyst to support the Global Accounts Payable function during a period of ongoing transformation and process enhancement. This role will partner closely with the on-shore Global Accounts Payable team, off-shore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider, Procurement Operations, Treasury, Jazzicians and other key stakeholders to ensure the efficient processing of accounts payable transactions, support controls compliance, and drive operational improvements across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. The successful candidate will bring strong AP operational expertise, analytical skills, systems knowledge, and experience working in a global environment. This is a hands-on role focused on issue resolution, reporting, and supporting projects related to AP, Travel & Expense (T&E) activities. This position reports to the Associate Director, Global Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations Support daily global AP operations and act as a key liaison between Jazz stakeholders and the AP BPO provider. Monitor AP workflows and support the timely resolution of invoice processing, payment, supplier, and accounting issues. Support management of AP service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs). Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions, blocked invoices, duplicate payments, aging items, and vendor inquiries. Partner with Procurement Operations to support improvements within the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process. Assist in maintaining AP policies, procedures, process documentation, and internal control narratives. Perform detailed analysis of AP data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience working in a shared services or outsourced service delivery environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience preparing reports and presenting findings to business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and IT teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a global environment.

Required Education and Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or shared services experience.
• Experience supporting global AP operations in a multinational organization preferred.
• Experience working with outsourced providers or global service delivery teams preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience with: SAP S/4HANA Coupa Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Experience Pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated industry experience.
• Experience supporting AP transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with e-invoicing solutions and AP automation tools.
• Experience supporting system implementation, testing, or enhancement projects.

Key Deliverables

During Assignment

• Support stabilization and optimization of AP operations.
• Assist with invoice exception reduction and backlog management.
• Ensure timely resolution of AP, T&E, related issues.

EEO Statement

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• retirement savings plan
• flexible paid vacation