Accounts Payable Manager – EMEA

Accounts Payable Manager – EMEA Department: Finance – Accounts Payable Role Purpose Lead and oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function across EMEA, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of supplier transactions across multiple entities. Drive standardization, internalization of processes, and operational excellence, while managing a distributed AP team and supporting the broader finance transformation agenda.

This role plays a critical part in strengthening financial controls, improving cash management visibility, and supporting scalable growth across EMEA operations.

Key Responsibilities

AP Operations Management Oversee the full Accounts Payable cycle across EMEA entities (invoice processing, payments, reconciliations) Ensure timely and accurate processing of high invoice volumes across multiple countries and legal entities Monitor and manage AP performance KPIs (cycle time, ageing, accuracy, backlog) Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a regional AP team (local + shared services if applicable) Define roles, responsibilities, and service levels within the AP organization Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement Payments & Cash Management Oversee payment runs across EMEA ensuring compliance with payment terms and internal approvals Partner with Treasury to optimize cash flow planning and supplier payments Controls, Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and local statutory requirements (incl.

VAT) Strengthen internal controls across AP processes Act as key contact for auditors on AP-related matters Process Standardization & Transformation Lead harmonization and standardization of AP processes across EMEA entities Drive transition from outsourced to in-house AP models where applicable Identify and implement automation opportunities (ERP workflows, OCR, etc.)

Stakeholder & Vendor Management Act as escalation point for complex vendor issues and internal stakeholders Partner with Procurement and Operations to ensure effective three-way matching and purchasing compliance Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers Reporting & Month-End Close Oversee AP closing activities (accruals, prepayments, reconciliations) Deliver AP ageing, analytics, and insights to senior finance leadership Support group reporting and audit requirements in coordination with EMEA finance leadership structures Qualifications & Experience 6–10 years of experience in Accounts Payable / Finance Operations Proven experience managing AP in a multinational, multi-entity environment (EMEA scope preferred) Experience leading teams (direct + indirect / shared services) Strong experience with ERP systems (Oracle Net.

Suite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) Track record in process transformation, insourcing, or shared service center models Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and team management capabilities High attention to detail with strong control mindset Solid understanding of VAT and local compliance requirements across EMEA Process-driven, with focus on standardization and efficiency Excellent stakeholder management across Finance, Procurement, and Operations Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities Nice-to-Have Experience in data center, infrastructure, or retail / asset-heavy environments Exposure to finance transformation programs or ERP implementation