accounts payable manager.

Business Operations Management

Lead the Accounts Payable Team Leaders for Airbus Defence and Space Division as an AP Manager by fostering motivation and well-being, addressing challenges, communicating the GBS management strategy, and inspiring personal and professional development
Validate recommendations and lead implementation on Accounts Payable policies and procedures 
Analysing and resolving escalated back office issues related to AP applications 
Plan and lead strategic planning for both immediate and future back office application needs
Validate and lead update department standard operating procedures  
Escalation level  for highly confidential and/or highly sensitive process related issues  
Reporting:

Present KPI's to customer and stakeholders to display process performance
Propose mitigation actions with GBS Customer and other stakeholders 
Perform benchmarks with similar companies as Airbus in all countries
Lead process projects
Translate the Airbus strategy into meaningful objectives within your area of responsibility
Contribute to increasing Airbus profitability by securing the business in the short, mid, and long term
 

Supplier Management and Monitoring

Lead the monitoring of stakeholders and implement actions to improve performance
Develop SLA lead actions with stakeholders to ensure their performance and customer satisfaction
Lead review meetings with customers/suppliers
Serve as the front line of communication with external stakeholders, presenting performance updates and aligning prices
 

Customer Service and Relationship 

Build and sustain strong relationships with GBS “customers”
Promote adherence to business rules in accordance with Airbus processes and policies
 

Project management

Develop guidance on AP methodology and seek improvements and new technologies
Identify best-in-class system solutions and implement them with the support of a Finance System Expert
Lead and foster implementation of compliance, segregation of duties, and internal controls rules
Ensure compliance with Finance, Purchasing, and Supply Chain policies and procedures
Support the Head of Accounting and other related departments in special projects, such as S2P
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to minimise the impact of attrition and ensure smooth operations
 

Continuous Improvement and Projects/Tools

Implement a Continuous Improvement Plan to track performance and identify areas for improvement within the Division but also across Divisions with the other Managers
Encourage innovation and eliminate non-value-adding activities to drive continuous improvement
Develop process re-engineering initiatives to streamline end-to-end processes.
Identify performance issues and implement corrective measures in a timely manner

Finance/Accounting background with a minimum of 7 years' professional experience in a commercial or industrial environment with tight deadlines
Demonstrated leadership in resolving or escalating issues, team building, training, and team support
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to organise and coordinate multiple tasks and communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation
Promotes a "speak-up" culture
Interpersonal and analytical skills
Digital Mindset
Proven ability to work in a team and independently
Rigorous and analytical with ability to follow and apply strict processes and internal controls
Fluent in English with the ability to interact with native speakers
AP/AR strong expertise and a graduate of a Business school
Nice to have: SAP expertise, experience in dealing with external stakeholders, and presenting performance and price alignment