Accounts Payable Team Leader - German Speaker Coimbra

Accounts Payable Team Leader - German Speaker
Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

Accounts Payable Team Leader - German Speaker, Coimbra

Client:

Location:

Coimbra, Portugal

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

20. 04. 2025

Expiry Date:

04. 06. 2025

Job Description:

We are now looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader - German Speaker for Airbus GBS.

Responsibilities - your mission

Business Operations Management

Support and assist the Accounting Services Manager on management dimensions (assessment salary increase, promotion, management of competencies, training, development)

Responsible for the AP team operational performance

Propose recommendations and supervise the implementation of Accounts Payable policies and procedures

Propose and implement process harmonization and standardization between the different legal entities and promote an end to end Procure to Pay approach

Escalate
- office issues related to the AP process and applications

Prepare reporting:

KPIs to internal customers and stakeholders to display process performance

Propose mitigation actions with internal customer and other stakeholders

Ensure strict compliance with Finance, AP, Purchasing, and Supply Chain policies and procedures

Propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Operations

Monitor incoming invoice flows from suppliers

Ensure payment of invoices in due time that respect full conformance with internal and external requirements

Internal customer and external supplier query/claim resolution on a timely basis, including supporting to litigation topics

Investigate and resolve blocking invoices issues

Supervise Vendor Statement Reconciliations (VSRs)

Customer service and relationship

Build and sustain a robust relationship with internal customers

Be a focal point for customer relationships

Work in close collaboration with internal customers to identify and implement solutions for problems encountered on a daily basis

Project management

Support the Accounting Services manager on special projects (i. e systems evolution)

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have

Accounting / Accounts Payable background and a minimum of 8 to 10 years of professional experience in a commercial or industrial environment involving tight deadlines

Experience in escalating issue resolution, team building, training and team support.

Good communication skills, rigor, conscientious

Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks, build strong cross functional relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization,

Proven ability to work in a team and independently

Systems and tools – working knowledge of SAP desirable with a strong desire to develop further

Languages: Fluent in German and English.

Benefits - what’s in it for you

Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.

A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.

A modern office, well connected to public transportation.

A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.

An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.