Accounts Payable Manager (German Speaking)

AlixPartners; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager (German Speaking)

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What You'll Do
In this important role on AlixPartners' Accounting team, you will partner with corporate services departments, client engagement teams and the finance function to ensure efficient and effective working capital management, and act as a key resource to the organization for guidance and support. Your primary responsibilities will involve overseeing the accounts payable function, ensuring that all vendor invoices are processed and paid accurately, efficiently, timely and within established controls and policies. This role involves managing a team of AP specialists, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and working closely with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

The Accounts Payable Manager position is a full-time role located in the London office and reports to the Accounting Business Services Director.

• Manage the accounts payable processes for a 6+ person direct staff; partner with the leadership team to design and develop efficient, effective and scalable global processes and procedures across multiple geographic markets and consulting communications.
• Foster a cohesive and supportive high-performance team environment; including supervising staff located in multiple locations, setting group goals and objectives, providing individual and group guidance and mentoring, developing overall team spirit, and delivering results.
• Lead the execution of high quality and detailed work product:
  • Monitor vendor invoice process workflow from invoice intake to payment, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all vendor invoices and other payable related transactions.
  • Oversee complete and accurate financial statement closing and regulatory activities pertaining to accounts payable (aging reports, accruals, 1099s etc.).
  • Act as a key point of contact for the external auditors for accounts payable transactions.
  • Identify and execute on opportunities to optimize processes, including automation and system enhancements to streamline and scale the accounts payable processes.
• Act as a business partner to colleagues across functions and consulting communities:
  • Proactively provide information and solutions and serve as a key resource to the organization for accounts payable working capital management guidance and support.
  • Collaborate successfully with corporate services and client engagement colleagues to continuously improve the procure to pay value stream, using data and metrics to drive change.
• Additional duties as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What You'll Need

• 8 years of in-depth AP experience; 4 years of supervisory / managerial experience*
• Demonstrated process improvement skills required.
• Experience working within a global enterprise and performing transactions in multiple currencies preferred; professional services firm environment a plus.
• Self-motivated. Initiates activities with high degree of drive, passion, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and manage relationships effectively across the company and at all levels.
• Solid leadership and management skills, sound judgment and strong decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and German.
• Ability to understand company goals/initiatives, business needs and regulatory business environment to translate them into actionable items.
• Advanced knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems and related accounting and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4 Hana Cloud, Concur) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage and prioritize responsibilities effectively, adapt to changing circumstances to meet strict deadlines under time constraints.
• Customer service mindset with exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.

*The minimum experience is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less years of experience.

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee's needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.