Accounts Payable Director - SSC - Retail (Cosmetics sector)

Leading multinational company in the cosmetics sector is looking for an AP Director for its SSC located in Madrid center. This role goes beyond traditional accounts payable management, focusing on driving operational excellence, fostering strong relationships with finance partners and suppliers, and spearheading digital transformation initiatives.

The AP Director is a dynamic and strategic leader responsible for the end-to-end Invoice To Pay function within the best organization. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, fostering strong relationships with finance partners and suppliers, and spearheading digital transformation initiatives. The Invoice 2 Pay Director leads a large team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance while continuously seeking opportunities to optimize processes, leverage automation, and enhance the overall value delivered to the business.

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the I2P function, aligning with broader organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Act as a change agent, identifying and driving opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with finance partners (Group, Zone & Country) and key suppliers, serving as a trusted advisor and problem-solver.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively adapting the I2P strategy to maintain a competitive edge.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of I2P professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Set clear and measurable goals for the team, track performance against key metrics, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Identify and address training needs, empowering team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that attracts and retains top talent.

• Oversee all aspects of the I2P lifecycle, from invoice receipt to payment, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to mitigate risks, prevent fraud, and safeguard company assets.
• Proactively identify and resolve process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps.
• Drive the adoption of best practices and standardized processes across the I2P function.

• Champion digital transformation initiatives, leveraging technologies such as Readsoft, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), Artificial Intelligence, and E-Invoicing.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline workflows, and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to implement and optimize technology solutions.
• Monitor and analyze I2P KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions.

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations, and audit requirements.
• Prepare and analyze accurate and timely financial reports for management, providing insights into I2P performance and trends.
• Collaborate with the R2R, Treasury, and Internal Audit teams to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Manage internal and external I2P audits, ensuring a smooth and successful audit process.

• Experience in SSC or Group Multinational Company is a must.
• Extensive experience in managing finance teams is mandatory.

• Career plan
• Internal Mobility
• Hybrid work
• Social Benefits
• Offices in Madrid (San Blas / Canillejas)