Teamlead Accounts Payable (mfd)

Job Description

Cluster West Europe Responsible for BeLux Netherlands Austria Germany and Switzerland

Are you passionate about numbers processes and leading a team Then youll thrive in this role!

As the Teamlead for Accounts Payable you will lead a dedicated team of six AP Specialists and oversee operational accounting within our West Europe Cluster . In addition to daily operations you will work closely with our Cluster Financial Controller optimize processes and actively shape collaboration across various departments from Demand to Supply.

Key Responsibilities

• You lead your team in the day-to-day accounts payable operations and support your associates on key business challenges decision-making and critical thinking to secure business continuity
• You are a Great Line Manager for your team fostering team engagement and personal development driving the Associate concept and operating in line with the 5 Principles. You recruit and onboard new associates into the team when required.
• You design and track relevant KPIs for your team drive continuous improvement and analyze and report business results in your area
• You ensure consistent compliance with the Mars Finance Manual guidelines and are responsible for the ICE Framework (Internal Controls Excellence) in your area
• You are responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations (including Blackline) and lead period-end closings
• You manage the Invoice-to-Pay process and take the lead in projects to drive efficiency and automation
• You act as a key user for our ERP system (1Navision) in the P2P area
• You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and provide guidance to the organization on financial and process-related matters
• You are an important member of the Financial Controllership team able to think broadly and drive collaboration of your team with the wider team (Accounts Receivable General Accounting Governance & Control Payroll etc). You are able to take on Finance projects beyond the AP scope.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Business Administration Accounting or Finance
• Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting
• Ideally a CIMA or ACCA certification (a plus but not mandatory)
• Demonstrated affinity with and motivation for people leadership
• Solid accounting knowledge and a strong command of accounting standards
• Excellent command of English at least one additional language from the cluster (e.g. German French or Dutch) are a major plus

Key Skills

• Business Continuity Planning
• Food Technology
• ABAP
• Import
• Electrical & Automation
• Adobe

Benefits

Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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