Global Accounts Payable Manager

Lab Cerba; Rotterdam; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid work arrangement

Resumo da vaga

Cerba HealthCare seeks a Global Accounts Payable Manager to own the AP function across the Netherlands, Belgium and the US. This hands-on leadership role will drive a harmonised procure-to-pay framework and oversee multi-entity operations.

You will implement standard processes using SAP S/4HANA and Coupa, collaborate with IT, procurement and local finance, and drive improvements in cycle times and reporting. Fluency in English is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Qualificações

• 8-10 years in accounts payable or procure-to-pay, incl. 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience managing AP in a multi-entity, multinational environment; Benelux and US exposure is advantageous.
• Proven record of leading process improvement, standardisation or harmonisation.
• Working knowledge of Dutch and Belgian VAT and statutory requirements. Peppol familiarity helpful.
• SAP experience, ideally S/4HANA, with workflow automation. Coupa knowledge is useful.
• Advanced Excel with reporting experience.
• Strong written and spoken English. Dutch is a plus.
• Private equity backed, CRO or life sciences experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Run the day-to-day Netherlands AP operation: invoice processing, vendor master data, payment runs and month-end close
• Act as the escalation point for AP issues and keep stakeholders informed
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and internal control requirements, including VAT and Peppol e-invoicing
• Assess the process end to end, find bottlenecks and control gaps, and reduce invoice cycle time and manual exceptions
• Map processes and policies across the three countries and build harmonised procedures that respect local requirements
• Partner with IT and SAP teams on system configuration, approval workflows and vendor management
• Report on AP metrics such as processing time, exception rates, on-time payments and aged payables
• Work with procurement and local finance on vendor terms, payment strategy and cash flow

Conhecimentos

Accounts payable

Procure to pay

Multi-entity management

Process improvement

VAT knowledge

Peppol familiarity

SAP S/4HANA

Coupa

Excel reporting

English fluent

Dutch advantage

Life sciences experience

Ferramentas

SAP S/4HANA

Coupa

Excel

Descrição da vaga

Rotterdam

Global Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Gent, Belgium or Rotterdam, Netherlands (hybrid, minimum two days a week in the office)

The Role

Cerba Research is looking for a Global Accounts Payable Manager to own its accounts payable function and lead the move to one standard procure to pay process across the Netherlands, Belgium and the US.

This is a new role. You'll run the Netherlands AP operation directly and, with local finance, procurement and the SAP teams, design a harmonised way of working that respects local requirements.

About Cerba Research

With over 40 years of clinical research expertise, Cerba Research offers clinical trial management, specialty lab and biomarker services, and medical devices and diagnostics. Its global accredited laboratory network spans the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Africa, supporting clients from research and development through to commercialisation, with a mission to help patients get access to new treatments faster.

Why Join?

• A New Role with Real Scope - You'll own the end to end process and have a clear say in how it's designed.
• Build, Don't Just Run - Systems are aligned across the three countries, which opens up room to standardise and automate.
• Modern Systems - SAP S/4HANA and Coupa, with plenty of opportunity to get more from them.

Your Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day Netherlands AP operation: invoice processing, vendor master data, payment runs and month-end close
• Act as the escalation point for AP issues and keep stakeholders informed
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and internal control requirements, including VAT and Peppol e-invoicing
• Assess the process end to end, find bottlenecks and control gaps, and reduce invoice cycle time and manual exceptions
• Map processes and policies across the three countries and build harmonised procedures that respect local requirements
• Partner with IT and SAP teams on system configuration, approval workflows and vendor management
• Report on AP metrics such as processing time, exception rates, on-time payments and aged payables
• Work with procurement and local finance on vendor terms, payment strategy and cash flow

About You

You're a hands-on AP leader who can run the day-to-day and also drive change. You like making processes quiet, and you can bring a multi-entity team with you.

• 8-10 years in accounts payable or procure to pay, including 3-5 years in a managerial or team lead role
• Experience managing AP in a multi-entity, multinational environment. Benelux and US experience is a strong advantage
• A track record of leading process improvement, standardisation or harmonisation
• Working knowledge of Dutch and Belgian VAT and statutory requirements. Peppol familiarity is beneficial
• SAP experience, ideally S/4HANA, including workflow automation. Coupa is useful
• Advanced Excel and experience building reporting
• Strong written and spoken English. Dutch is an advantage
• Private equity backed, CRO or life sciences experience is a plus

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Cerba HealthCare, we believe that the diversity of people, backgrounds, and perspectives is an essential asset in fulfilling our mission: to improve the health of everyone, everywhere. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment that guarantees equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other personal characteristic. All talented individuals are encouraged to apply.

Travel

Minimal travel expected for this role.

A recognized international player, Cerba HealthCare covers all fields of human and veterinary medical biology. In 2020, the group operates on 5 continents, has more than 8 000 employees, and represents a turnover of 1 billion euros.Cerba Research provides the highest quality specialized laboratory and diagnostic solutions while leveraging patient data and scientific insight to shape and advance clinical trials. With our global footprint and access to leading regional labs, data, patients, technology, and partnered resources, we support global biotech, pharma, and IVD organizations to improve the lives of patients around the world.