Accounts Payable Manager (M/F/D)

Invacare Ii; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DHCare is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the SSC in Porto and support operations in an international environment. The role focuses on end-to-end AP operations, controls, and continuous improvement across countries and entities.

You will manage KPIs, drive process standardization, automation and data-driven decision making while partnering with Finance, Procurement, and IT. Fluency in English is required, and a hybrid work regime is offered in Porto.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations, ideally in a multinational SSC/GBS environment.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP/P2P processes, KPIs, SLAs, internal controls, compliance and risk management.
• Experience leading an AP team and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations within the SSC to ensure accurate, timely end-to-end service delivery.
• Ensure resource planning, process consistency, controls and compliance across countries and entities.
• Develop and monitor AP KPIs and SLAs, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, IT and other stakeholders; lead and develop the AP team.

Skills

AP operations

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

People management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Reporting tools

Job description

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to join our Shared Service Center in Porto and play a key role in supporting our operations in an international environment.

Responsibilities

1. AP Operations, Quality, Controls & Compliance

• Lead the day-to-day Accounts Payable operations within the SSC, ensuring efficient, accurate and timely end-to-end service delivery.
• Ensure effective resource planning, process consistency, quality, internal controls and compliance across countries and entities.
• Identify and address operational risks, control deficiencies and recurring issues, implementing preventive and root-cause solutions.

2. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and monitor AP KPIs and SLAs covering productivity, quality, efficiency, service delivery and team performance.
• Use data and performance metrics to drive operational decisions and continuous improvement.
• Identify and lead opportunities for standardization, simplification, automation and digitalization, focusing on measurable business improvements.

3. Business & Stakeholder Partnership

• Build strong relationships with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, IT, suppliers and other SSC stakeholders.
• Partner across functions to improve end-to-end processes, drive initiatives and resolve issues.
• Challenge constructively and influence stakeholders to support effective decision-making and change.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach and develop the AP team, fostering a high-performing, accountable and collaborative environment.
• Build team capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing and continuous learning, while developing talent and succession opportunities.
• Promote a culture of ownership, continuous improvement and adaptability.

Qualifications (education, experience and skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent qualification;
• Significant experience in Accounts Payable, P2P or Finance Operations, with previous experience managing an AP team, preferably within a multinational environment or SSC/GBS;
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP/P2P processes, KPIs, SLAs, internal controls, compliance and risk man-agement;
• Proven experience in process improvement, automation, standardization and transformation initiatives;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach and advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, particularly Excel, Power BI and reporting tools;
• Strong people management, coaching and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively;
• Continuous-improvement mindset, with a focus on quality, efficiency and delivering measurable results;
• Language skills: fluency in English is required. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus;
• High level of communication, coaching and team development capabilities;

About the Company

DHCare is a global medical device company that supports efforts to move health forward. We deliver innovative and leading solutions for individuals whose lives are impacted by reduced movement. More recently in January 2026, the integration of our legacy businesses Invacare and DHG, forming DHCare, has further strengthened our position, enabling us to be more agile as the demand for the delivery of post-acute care increases worldwide.

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