AP Process Excellence Lead (Hybrid)

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Poznań; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

Hybrid work setup

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Multisport card

Annual vacation allowance

Team events

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Poznań seeks an Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expert to drive continuous process improvements, support transitions, and promote standardization across the Poznań scope. You will partner with SSC teams, HQ, and local finance to resolve questions and implement efficient AP practices.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, data quality, and training across teams, with a focus on automation opportunities and performance metrics to deliver reliable KPIs and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or another business-related discipline.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 4+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable, preferably within a multi-legal-entity environment.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized, process-driven, and able to effectively prioritize workloads, manage multiple tasks, and accommodate ad hoc requests.
• Precise, detail-oriented, and structured in approach, with a strong focus on documentation quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build effective cross-functional partnerships.
• Sense of urgency and a strong commitment to delivering results and achieving goals.
• Good command of English (minimum B2 level); additional European languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for AP-related processes across all entities within BSC Poznań scope.
• Collaborate with SSC Teams, HQ, and Local Finance; participate in transition activities.
• Resolve process questions and support process improvement initiatives, including automation.
• Drive continuous improvement of AP processes and establish internal controls.
• Coordinate AP improvement projects; ensure on-time delivery and track progress.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage stakeholder communication.
• Support data gathering and global data management across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Job description

MKS Instruments in Poznań seeks an Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expert to drive continuous process improvements, support transitions, and promote standardization across the Poznań scope. You will partner with SSC teams, HQ, and local finance to resolve questions and implement efficient AP practices.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, data quality, and training across teams, with a focus on automation opportunities and performance metrics to deliver reliable KPIs and strong