Team Lead – Invoice Controlling (m/f/d)

Online marketplaces have never been this awesome. Numbers matter. Leadership makes the difference.

Join METRO Markets as Team Lead – Invoice Controlling

Help us keep our financial backbone accurate, scalable, and future-ready

METRO Markets is strengthening its Accounting function and is looking for a Team Lead – Invoice Controlling to join us in Düsseldorf or Palma de Mallorca.

In this role, you’ll lead and develop a high-performing Invoice Controlling team, ensuring accurate processing of goods-related invoices across multiple countries. You’ll be a key driver of operational excellence, compliance, and automation — partnering closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, Tech, and ERP teams to support our international growth.

What you’ll do

Lead, coordinate, and develop the Invoice Controlling team, ensuring high performance, accuracy, and compliance with agreed

SLAs and KPIs .

Own and present

team and company KPIs and OKRs , translating performance insights into concrete improvement initiatives.

Monitor productivity and quality, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to continuously raise standards.

Act as the main point of contact for

internal and external audits

(financial and tax) related to goods Accounts Payable.

Manage relationships with international vendors, ensuring timely and accurate processing of goods invoices and supporting the Vendor Management team.

Oversee and continuously improve the

end-to-end 3-way matching process .

Own open payables lists and lead the resolution of

price and quantity discrepancies

with vendors.

Manage and escalate invoice-related queries; prepare reports, analyses, and management summaries as required.

Prepare and review monthly reporting on

aged payables, intercompany balances, and vendor reconciliations .

Lead a mixed

hybrid and non-hybrid team , including task allocation, performance feedback, coaching, and development.

Act as a key interface with internal stakeholders (Commercial, Supply Chain, Warehouse Managers) to clarify issues and drive timely resolution.

Collaborate with vendors on invoice accuracy, including the management of

credit and debit notes .

Support METRO Markets’

internationalization strategy

by building scalable Accounts Payable processes, including new country setups and master data governance.

Partner with

Tech and ERP teams

to drive automation initiatives (OCR, EDI) and continuous system improvements.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate bookkeeping and strong integration between Accounts Payable and General Ledger.

Support the preparation and review of financial statements in line with

IFRS and German GAAP , ensuring completeness of AP-related balances.

Analyze financial and operational data to support decision-making, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.

Contribute to

month‑end closing activities

and help shape the future accounting landscape as part of the Accounting leadership team.

You've got

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Finance, Accounting, or a related field .

At least

3 years of professional experience

in Accounting or Accounts Payable, ideally with exposure to General Ledger and financial statement preparation.

Prior experience in an Accountant role or similar accounting responsibility is strongly preferred.

First experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating a team (formal or informal leadership) is a strong plus.

Solid experience handling invoices with

varying VAT rates .

A high level of ownership and accountability — you work independently while taking responsibility for team outcomes.

Excellent organizational skills, a proactive and hands‑on leadership style, and a solution‑oriented mindset.

A strong passion for

process optimization and automation , with experience improving manual or inefficient workflows.

Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain financial topics to non-finance stakeholders.

Fluency in English

is required;

German and Spanish

are a strong advantage.

We've got

A dynamic, scale‑up environment backed by the global

METRO / makro Group .

A leadership role with real impact and ownership from day one.

The opportunity to shape scalable, international Accounting and AP processes.

Close collaboration with Tech, ERP, and cross‑functional teams on automation and transformation initiatives.

A

hybrid working model

depending on location, with modern offices in Düsseldorf and Palma de Mallorca.

A diverse, international team that values collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

We create the future of B2B commerce by giving business relationships a platform. Our marketplace enables millions of business owners all over the world to focus on what they do best – delight others.

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