Ssc Accounts Payable Process Lead Job

**JOB DIMENSIONS**:
This job is based at Lyon
- Responsible for a new perimeter within an Accounts Payable Shared Services Centre division and report to SSC Accounts Payable Lead: manage key Accounts Payable processes, which are heavily transaction-oriented, and have significant involvement in managing vendor relationships.
- Approximately 100 000 annual invoices
- Purchasing Turnover approx 2 Bds €
- Direct Management: 5 to 8 people depending on the area + Temporary staff.
- Can lead special projects for continuous improvement and optimization of accounts payables processes and functions

**KEY ACTIVITIES**:
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- ** Participation in a new perimeter deployment project**:

- Actively participate in the international scope expansion of the SSC.
- Collaborate with the project team to ensure a smooth transition of accounting activities.
- Participate in the recruitment of accountants dedicated to the scope.
- Plan and coordinate transition stages in collaboration with stakeholders.
- ** AP Accounting process management**:

- Supervise the processing of invoices and credit notes within the perimeter.
- Ensure the accuracy of accounting records and compliance with legal and applicable standards.

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- ** Process Optimisation**:

- Ensure procedures are established and documented.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and improved efficiencies.
- Propose and implement continuous improvement actions in collaboration with the AP SSC team leader and Business Process Improvement group.
- ** Monitoring and reporting**:

- Measure, track and report performance.
- Contribute to the preparation of the scope activity reports.
- Monitor the Key Performance Indicators and propose corrective actions.

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- ** Relation with external and internal stakeholders**:

- Ensure that internal customer needs are met; provide operating information to internal customers that are both meaningful and actionable.
- Manage relationships with suppliers to resolve disputes and various issues.
- Collaborate with purchasing, finance, and other departments to ensure an optimized PTP (Purchase to Pay) process and efficient management of suppliers.
- ** Team management and supervision**:

- Manage and lead a team on AP Accountants
- Ensure training and skills development of team members.
- Assess individual and collective performance and conduct annual performance reviews.

**CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT**:

- Role located in Lyon (France), commute with Paris (Headquarter in France) is possible and potential business trips oversea.
- Functions are process-oriented, and internal controls need to be followed to ensure that vendor payments are applied timely and accurately.
- Maintain procure to pay processes to ensure accurate & timely payments.
- Functions are service oriented, as they support all the sites and business units across the company.
- Effective communication with vendors is imperative.

**Required Profile**:
Level: Master’s degree in accounting or finance or related area required (Bac+4/5)
- 5+ years’ experience in Accounting/Finance preferably in a processing function in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent capabilities in understanding IT processes/systems, preferably in an SAP environment.
- Proven ability to supervise/manage people and influence others within the organization.
- Good knowledge of internal control requirements.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects.
- Strong process improvement orientation/skill set.
- Demonstrated communication and customer service skills.
- Proven ability to interact with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- First experience in SSC environment is a plus.
- English Professional proficiency is mandatory. Fluent English would be a strong asset.