Accounts Payable Manager

Michael Page; Porto; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Career growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager for a growing international Shared Services Centre in Porto, Portugal. You will lead end-to-end AP operations, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy and strong controls across multiple entities.

You will drive process standardization, KPI governance and stakeholder collaboration while coaching a high-performing team through transformation initiatives including automation and digitalization to reduce manual work and improve straight-through

Qualificações

• Proven experience leading Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay or Finance Operations.
• Experience managing teams in an international or shared services environment.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, controls and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in KPI management and process optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable operation across multiple entities.
• Manage daily AP activities, resource planning and workload distribution.
• Standardize processes, service levels and operating procedures.
• Drive automation, digitalization and process optimization initiatives.
• Coach and develop a high-performing AP team and manage stakeholder relationships.

Conhecimentos

Accounts Payable

Procure-to-Pay

Finance Operations

People Management

KPI Management

Data Analytics

Excel

Power BI

ERP Systems

Stakeholder Management

Ferramentas

Power BI

Excel

ERP Systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Our cliente is a Shared Service Centre.
• We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager.

Client Details

An international Shared Services Centre undergoing significant growth and transformation, focused on operational excellence, process optimization, and building high-performing teams.

Description

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable operation, ensuring accurate, timely and efficient service delivery;
• Manage daily AP activities, resource planning, workload distribution and operational performance;
• Establish and maintain standardized processes, service levels and operating procedures across multiple entities and locations;
• Drive a culture of quality, ownership and accountability, ensuring strong controls and compliance across all AP activities;
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, using data and insights to enhance productivity, service quality and stakeholder satisfaction;
• Identify operational risks, process inefficiencies and recurring issues, implementing sustainable solutions and preventive controls;
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support automation, digitalization and process optimization initiatives;
• Increase straight-through processing and reduce manual intervention through process redesign and technology adoption;
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted business partner and influencing decision-making;
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering continuous learning, engagement and career growth;
• Support transformation projects, process harmonization initiatives, shared services expansion and organizational change programs;
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, challenging existing ways of working and delivering measurable business impact.

Profile

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay or Finance Operations leadership roles;
• Previous people management experience within an international, shared services or complex operational environment;
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes, controls, compliance requirements and risk management principles;
• Demonstrated success in managing KPIs, service levels and operational performance frameworks;
• Solid analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions and improvements;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI and reporting tools;
• Track record of delivering process improvement, efficiency gains and service excellence initiatives;
• Experience supporting automation, digital transformation and workflow optimization projects is highly valued;
• Knowledge of ERP systems and finance technologies;
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across different functions and leadership levels;
• Continuous improvement mindset, ideally supported by Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies;
• Excellent communication, coaching and team development capabilities;
• Resilient, hands-on and comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Job Offer

• A great opportunity for career growth.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Accounts Payable; AP Manager; Shared Services; SSC; P2P; Procure-to-Pay; Finance Operations; Process Improvement; KPI Management; Internal Controls; Automation; ERP; Power BI; Continuous Improvement; Team Leadership.