Global Accounts Payable Manager

About the role

Global AP Manager is responsible for Accounts Payables department (~50FTE) located in CPBC, Accounts Payables ledger and Travel & Expense area. They are the global owner of Basware TEM and Concur (travel system) and Alusta (invoices management system). The responsibility includes strategic development of the areas, management of leaders and individuals, business stakeholders management and business continuity and automation projects related to the area. Global AP Manager is responsible for CPBC financial audit in AP area, ISO security audit in AP area and implementation of effective and efficient finance processes.

The AP Manager is the primary contact to Business Support stakeholders and Group Controlling & Reporting. They ensure AP finance processes alignment and books compliance to both IFRS and local standards. Global AP Manager is responsible for group reporting and financial year end close of AP for all served entities. AP Manager represents all AP finance processes in front of internal review and external audit.

Teams in scope: Purchase Order invoice processing team, Non- Purchase Order invoice processing team, Global Payments, Travel & Expense.

• Execute local and global finance projects and transitions.
• Develop the AP area in line with the company and CPBC strategy and vision of the area.
• Identify opportunities within AP area (including automation).
• Accountable and responsible for the preparation and management of external and internal financial reporting, AP accounts reconciliations.
• Recruiting and management of AP leaders.
• Act as an owner of AP processes globally.
• Lead/support development of AP processes and methods.
• Identify synergies and opportunities between AP and other finance teams.
• Keep close dialogue with business support group, group reporting and controlling, IT, Procurement, Global Tax & Compliance, Treasury.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders during projects.
• Maintain portfolio overview to keep track of resource availability.
• Acts as an active member of CPBC management, department leadership, and i-team, proactively providing input and feedback on CPBC performance.
• Responsible for executing CPBC strategy for their own area.

• Strong finance competencies and experience in Finance area.
• 3+ years of experience in leading people, preferably within Finance department.
• Ability and passion to motivate and manage people.
• Solid experience with project management and finance transitions.
• Business experience from an international organization working across boarders - will be an asset.
• Strong experience in efficiency implementation (includes digitalization and automation).
• Strategic business understanding.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sense of humour - as we are all humans. :)

• No probation period – long-term contract from the start.
• Onsite/hybrid work from our office in Szczecin.
• Flexible working hours, Mon-Fri.
• International work environment with Scandinavian culture.
• Opportunity to use and develop foreign languages in daily work.
• Fantastic work atmosphere full of respect and partnership.
• Internal trainings.
• Great company events.
• Sports card.
• Private medical care.
• Restaurant card.
• Holiday bonus and occasional cards.

• Modern workplace.
• No dress code zone.
• Delicious coffee and fresh fruits.
• Transportation co-funding.