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Global Accounts Payables Manager | P2P Lead | Shared Service Center | SAP Super User
Barcelona, Spain
Only remote
Specialization module in Transfer Pricing, ESADE University Barcelona (2011)About me
Ihre Position verbindet genau meine Kernkompetenzen: Accounts Payable, SAP, P2P und Prozessoptimierung. Als langjähriger SAP User und Super User verbinde ich ausgeprägtes AP-Fachwissen mit praktischem SAP-Prozessverständnis sowie Erfahrung in Testing, Dokumentation und Training. Ich freue mich
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Accounts Payables Management
Over 15 years of international experience leading end-to-end Accounts Payable operations across multinational environments, including management of large teams, KPI monitoring, invoice processing, supplier payments, and compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
SAP Super User
Extensive hands-on expertise as SAP/R3 Super User, including SAP HR and Success Factors, but mostly Accounts Payables and Overhead costs, with experience in SAP Internal Orders creation, testing of SAP functions, and providing training to project leaders and team members.
Procure to Pay (P2P) and Process Improvement
Deep expertise in Procure to Pay processes, finance transformation, and process optimization, including standardization of AP processes, automation initiatives, cost reduction through process redesign, and implementation of standard operating procedures.
Financial Controlling and Budgeting
Solid background in project cost controlling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost center management, including oversight of budgets up to 100M EUR and financial reporting to senior management.
KPI Management and Reporting
Definition, monitoring, and reporting of KPIs to drive operational performance, financial visibility, and efficiency across Accounts Payable and finance functions in multinational organizations.
Tax Compliance and Transfer Pricing
Expertise in EMEA tax compliance, expat assignment tax handling, tax equalization calculations, transfer pricing documentation, and coordination with global tax authorities and external consultants.
Global Mobility Management
Creation and implementation of Global Mobility Policies across 12 countries, preparation of assignment packages for European expats, coordination of immigration and legal compliance, and management of relocation cases.
SOX Compliance and Internal Audit
Experience as SOX Specialist and SOX Tester, supporting internal control system design, process and control documentation, quality assurance, and coordination with internal and external auditors.
Microsoft Office and Office 365
Proficient use of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Office 365 for financial analysis, reporting, presentation preparation, and day-to-day business operations.
Training and Coaching
Preparation of training materials, coaching of team members, and delivery of training programs across countries, including HR guidelines and operational documentation.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
GermanNative speakerEnglishFluentFrenchGoodItalianFluentSpanishNative speaker
Project history
Lead end-to-end Accounts Payable operations across all group entities. Manage and develop the AP team, ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and supplier payments, develop and monitor KPIs, standardize AP processes, collaborate with Treasury on cash flow forecasting, support working capital optimization, ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements, and support finance transformation projects.
Led Accounts Payables operations for 42 European legal entities processing 6000+ invoices per month. Managed and coached a team of 7 AP professionals, defined and monitored KPIs, ensured strong internal controls and compliance, collaborated with Finance, Procurement and Treasury for month-end closing, and led the year-end accrual process. Also led the reconstruction project following a cyber-attack in 2025 that caused loss of 2024 data.
Direct reporting line to CEO. Led financial planning, reporting and cost control activities. Managed accounting and HR operations for 42 employees, supervised 3 direct reports, and oversaw budgeting and profitability analysis.