AP Analyst l Global Finance Operations l Retail

Michael Page; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Eindhoven is seeking an AP Analyst to strengthen control, improve processes, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders. You will join a role where processes are evolving and optimization is a continuous priority, offering you a chance to contribute to improvements and make a visible impact on performance and efficiency.

This is a global, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on ownership and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Relevant experience within Accounts Payable, finance operations, or a Shared Service environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and finance tools is a plus.
• Affinity with data analysis and process improvement tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment.

Responsibilities

• AP Control & Compliance: support preparation and monitoring of AP-related controls.
• Analysis & Reconciliation: analyze balance sheet accounts, perform reconciliations, identify discrepancies.
• GRIR & Financial Insights: perform periodic GRIR analysis and provide recommendations, including write-offs where applicable.
• Reporting & Performance Monitoring: prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and track KPIs and SLAs related to invoice processing and payment cycles.
• Process Improvement & Data Analysis: use data analysis tools to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Stakeholder Management: collaborate with procurement and finance teams, as well as external vendors.
• Operational Support: contribute to AP-related activities such as journal entries, debit notes, and vendor ledger monitoring.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Proactive, hands-on

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Due to ongoing transformation and the increasing importance of data-driven insights within Accounts Payable, there is a need for an AP Analyst who can strengthen control, improve processes, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.You will join at a moment where processes are evolving and optimization is a continuous priority. This means you will not step into a narrowly defined role, but instead have the opportunity to actively contribute to improvements and make a visible impact on performance and efficiency.

The role goes beyond traditional AP processing and has a strong focus on analysis, reporting, stakeholder interaction, and process optimization within an international setup.

• AP Control & Compliance

You support the preparation and monitoring of AP-related controls and ensure alignment with internal and external compliance standards.

• Analysis & Reconciliation

You analyze balance sheet accounts related to Accounts Payable, perform reconciliations, and identify discrepancies or improvement opportunities.

• GRIR & Financial Insights

You perform periodic GRIR (Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt) analysis and provide recommendations, including write-offs where applicable.

• Reporting & Performance Monitoring

You prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and track KPIs and SLAs related to invoice processing and payment cycles.

• Process Improvement & Data Analysis

You use data analysis tools (e.g., process mining) to identify inefficiencies such as duplicate payments or mismatches and propose improvements.

• Stakeholder Management

You collaborate with internal stakeholders such as procurement and finance teams, as well as external vendors, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution.

• Operational Support

You contribute to AP-related activities such as journal entries, debit notes, and vendor ledger monitoring, ensuring accurate and timely execution.

A global role where your analytical precision truly shapes business performanceGrow within an international organization that invests in people and learning

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Relevant experience within Accounts Payable, finance operations, or a Shared Service environment
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and finance tools is a plus
• Affinity with data analysis and process improvement tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment

Important

You do not need to tick every box. Ownership, curiosity, and the ability to learn and improve processes are more important than being a specialist in every area.

Our client is a globally operating organization within a dynamic, high-volume, international environment. With activities spread across dozens of countries and a large-scale operational footprint, the company is undergoing a significant transformation phase.This transformation focuses on the integration of multiple business units, further professionalization of finance operations, and continuous improvement of processes and reporting standards across regions.

Within this context, the Financial Shared Service Center (FSSC) plays a key role in supporting global operations and driving efficiency, transparency, and control in financial processes.

The culture can best be described as international, fast-paced, and collaborative, with a strong focus on ownership, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• International work environment with exposure to global processes
• Opportunity to contribute to transformation and process optimization
• Strong focus on personal and professional development
• Collaborative team culture with room for initiative
• Broad role with a mix of operations, analysis, and stakeholder interaction

What you gain in this role

• A position without strict boundaries, offering room for ownership
• Direct impact on process improvements and performance
• Exposure to global finance operations and stakeholders
• Combination of analytical, operational, and strategic responsibilities
• The opportunity to grow within a transforming international organization