P2P Analyst - Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense (German Speaker)

Brenntag; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Group life insurance

Language courses

E-learning platform access

Multisport card

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking a P2P Analyst Accounts Payable to support German-speaking markets (Austria, Switzerland) from Łódź. Hybrid work—3 days in the office—requires meticulous AP handling, transition experience, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in P2P AP, a Finance/Accounting degree, and proficiency in English and German. SAP/MS Office skills and a track record in SSC settings are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years relevant work experience in P2P AP.
• Education degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualification.
• Transition experience would be an asset.
• Strong team player with cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP or ERP tools.
• Fluent English and German (min. B level).
• Experience in a Shared Service Center or outsourcing is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify invoices for compliance with policies.
• Process invoices within service levels and KPIs per SOPs.
• Execute AP and Travel & Expense processes ensuring KPI adherence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to resolve queries.
• Prepare standard analytical reports and accounting schedules.
• Identify recurring issues and propose efficiency improvements.
• Support transition and creation of SOPs.
• Resolve issues and escalate complex cases when needed.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

English proficiency

German proficiency

Education

Finance, Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Brenntag, we value collaboration, integrity, and innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our financial processes and contribute to a culture that prioritizes efficiency and strong partnerships.

Work location: Łódź, city center

Hybrid model: 3 days in the office

Your Role

We are looking for a P2P AnalystAccounts Payable for the German speaking market (Austria, Switzerland) whowill play a key role in ensuring the smooth and timely execution of Accounts Payable processes within our Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function. Your work will directly contribute to operational excellence and strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors.As the role is part of a transition environment, hands-on experience in transition or migration projects is considered a valuable asset.

This position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify the validity of invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and controls.

• Process invoices accurately and within agreed service levels and KPIs,following standard operating procedures.

• Execute AP and Travel & Expense processes promptly, ensuring smooth workflows and compliance with KPIs and company policies.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and vendors tomaintainprofessional relationships and resolve queries.

• Preparestandardanalytical reports and accounting schedules to support decision-making.

• Identifyrecurring issues or risks and propose improvement opportunities for greater efficiency.

• Support during transition and creation of standard operation procedures.

• Resolve operational issues and elevate complex cases to supervisors when necessary.

Your Profile

• 1 to 3 years relevant work experience in P2P AP.

• Education degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualification.

• Transition experience would be an asset.

• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP or equivalent ERP tools.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and in German (min. B Level)

• Experience in a Shared Service Center, outsourcing, or similar environment is a strong Advantage.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement

Our Offer

• Work in an international environment within a market-leading company.

• A real impact on business processes and shaping the growth strategy in Poland.

• A high degree of independence, with the freedom to take initiatives and make decisions.

• Flexible working hours – start your day anytime between 7:00 and 10:00 AM CET.

• Hybrid work model – enjoy 3/2 days of remote work per week.

• Private healthcare (Medicover) plus group life insurance.

• MyBenefit cafeteria platform, including Multisport card access.

• Continuous development support – free language courses and access to an e-learning platform to grow your skills.

• Employee Assistance Program – confidential psychological support whenever you need it.

• Performance-based annual bonus, along with additional occasional rewards.

• Attractive pension program and eyeglasses refund.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.