Teamlead Accounts Payable (m/f/d) Location: Cologne, Brussels, Veghel or Zug

Cluster West Europe – Responsible for BeLux, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland

Are you passionate about numbers, processes, and leading a team? Then you’ll 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.

What would be your 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.

What are we looking for?

• 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

What can you expect from Mars?

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


• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re 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.

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