Accounts Payable Manager

Relyon Recruitment sp. z o.o.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Relyon Recruitment sp. z o.o. is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in Warsaw to lead AP operations and drive process improvements. You will oversee day-to-day AP service delivery and coach Team Leaders while coordinating with internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes end-to-end AP expertise, strong governance and collaboration with shared services or international environments. Candidates with experience in SSC/BPO settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in finance operations, with strong AP/P2P knowledge.
• Experience managing teams through Team Leaders.
• KPIs and SLAs to drive performance.
• Experience with transitions, migrations, or finance transformation projects.
• Understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations with internal controls.
• Set priorities for AP Team Leaders and coach them in their roles.
• Monitor service performance against targets and resolve recurring issues.
• Plan team capacity and resources to match changing business needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve escalations and communicate operational priorities.
• Lead initiatives to standardize and improve AP processes and coordinate transitions of activities.
• Support audits and maintain effective controls across AP operations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

P2P

Job description

For our client, we are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead AP operations.

The Role

You will oversee day-to-day AP service delivery, coach Team Leaders and work with internal stakeholders to improve how AP processes are delivered. The role combines responsibility for operational performance with leading process improvements and transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing in line with internal controls.
• Set clear priorities for AP Team Leaders, coach them in their roles and support the development of their teams.
• Monitor service performance against agreed targets and address recurring operational issues.
• Plan team capacity and resources in line with changing business needs.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve escalations and communicate operational risks and priorities.
• Lead initiatives to standardize and improve AP processes and coordinate the transition of new activities into the team.
• Support audits and help maintain effective controls across AP operations.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a finance operations manager with strong AP or P2P expertise and experience managing teams through Team Leaders.

The successful candidate will bring the following:

• Several years of experience in finance operations, with a strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Proven management experience in an SSC, BPO or international shared services environment, including responsibility for Team Leaders.
• Practical experience using KPIs and service-level targets to manage and improve operational performance.
• Experience in process improvement and in transitions, migrations or finance transformation projects.
• A good understanding of financial controls, audit requirements and compliance.
• Strong coaching and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to make decisions and manage competing priorities.