Accounts Payable Lead

As Accounts Payable Lead at Helsing, you drive the procure-to-pay cycle across multiple locations, ensuring invoices and expenses are accurately processed and paid on time. You will lead a multi-location AP team, oversee compliance and closing activities, and spearhead digitization through an AP workflow system. You’ll champion scalable service models and automation, contributing to the broader finance organization’s efficiency and accuracy while supporting ethical, defence-focused technology work.

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support with temporary accommodation
• Annual learning allowance
• Health & wellness benefits including gym membership and mental health support
• Regular company events and social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave and family support

• Lead and develop a multi-location AP team, enabling growth and performance
• Oversee end-to-end incoming invoice workflow from data entry to payment, ensuring accuracy and internal controls
• Implement and configure Helsing's AP Workflow Management System for long-term operation
• Plan and approve regular national and international payment runs in line with cash discounts and treasury needs
• Maintain vendor master data quality and resolve complex supplier/internal queries
• Deliver month-end and year-end AP closing including reconciliations, provisions, and accruals
• Identify and implement process improvements in P2P and expense management with a focus on automation (OCR)
• Ensure adherence to internal compliance (four-eyes principle, approval matrix) and VAT regulations
• Support the build-out of a location-independent service/admin team and scalable operating models
• Contribute to continuous optimization of AP processes and associated controls

• Substantive experience in an Accounts Payable function with leadership responsibility
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay including expense management in multi-entity/multi-location environments
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, DATEV, MS Dynamics) and modern invoice/workflow tools
• Experience leading finance systems implementations or process automation projects
• Structured, precise approach to financial operations and ability to resolve complex situations
• Fluent in German and English for cross-border communication

• Leadership and people development
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and pragmatic decision-making
• ERP systems: SAP, DATEV, MS Dynamics
• AP workflow tools and approval processes
• Automation technologies (OCR)