PTP Team Leader

The Procure-to-Pay team is responsible for managing Accounts Payable operations for many sites across the EMEA region. The team ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions, compliance with accounting standards, and strong internal controls. It continuously drives process improvements, efficiency, and automation while collaborating with global and local finance teams. The group focuses on operational excellence, innovation, and developing a high-performing, engaged team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the AP team responsible for service delivery to the sites within the EMEA region
• Ensure SLA/KPI achievement through effective daily management and performance monitoring
• Report process risks immediately, perform root cause analysis, and propose proactive improvements
• Drive initiatives to improve PTP performance metrics within the assigned scope
• Support global organizational structure and changes by acting as one cohesive team
• Participate in transition activities and cooperate with the Project Management team on projects related to supported subprocesses and countries
• Partner with Site Finance and other company's functions to resolve process issues and drive efficiency improvements, including automation
• Support PTP operations by maintaining and regularly updating key tools and process elements (e.g., Point of Contact matrix)
• Oversee month-end closing activities
• Review AP account reconciliations to ensure aged items are properly resolved and cleared
• Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers of systems, tools, and applications
• Ensure process documentation is up to date and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure all Purchase to Payables transactions are recorded in accordance with Accounting Policies, Local and US GAAP
• Maintain strong relation with Internal Controls and compliance with SOX requirements for the end to end PTP processes
• Provide timely responses to auditors and cooperate with the Global Process Leader to define Management Action Plans for any identified deficiencies
• Foster a culture of trust, open communication, creativity, and teamwork. Lead, motivate, and support team members through mentoring and coaching
• Plan and organize effective team operations, ensuring adequate staffing, backup coverage, and cross-training

Requirements:

• Min 3 years’ experience in PTP processes in a multicultural environment
• Experience in leading PTP team preferably in a BPO/SSC environment
• Strong Knowledge of SAP Finance and/or Controlling functionality
• Good command of Microsoft Office tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to interface and work with individuals across the global organization at all levels (including external counterparties)
• Ability to manage issues and seek resolution, to deal with suppliers, to identify root cause and propose alternate solutions to problems
• Ability to perform well under time pressure and to ensure delivery of responsibilities
• Good communication skills both orally and in writing
• Very good command of English language
• Very good organization and delegation skills
• Proactivity and ability to take initiative, decision making
• Strong relationship and business partnering skills

Your Benefits:

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
• Access to sports groups and Multisport card