Procure to Pay Manager with German

Location: new GBS Centre in Wroclaw, Poland

As a Procure to Pay Manager, you will be responsible for managing P2P operations, including Accounts Payable, while ensuring high-quality service delivery, process compliance and continuous improvement.

Initially, you will directly manage the P2P specialists, support the transfer of processes from local entities to Wroclaw and assist with the onboarding of new employees. During the first months of the project, you will also manage a small team of Record to Report accountants until a dedicated team lead is appointed.

You report solidly to the GBS EMEA Head of Finance.

Dotted line you report to the Global Process Owner P2P.

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• You lead and oversee the P2P team responsible for delivering services across the EMEA region.
  
  
• You organize daily team operations, including workload allocation, staff planning, backup coverage, and cross-training.
  
  
• You ensure timely and accurate execution of all P2P activities, meeting established SLA and KPI targets.
  
  
• You foster a positive team culture built on trust, open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  
  
• You coach, mentor, and support team members in their professional development.
  
  
• You prepare performance reports and highlight progress, challenges, and action plans.
  
  
• You drive and support initiatives aimed at improving P2P performance, process efficiency, and automation opportunities.
  
  
• You ensure month-end and year-end closing activities are completed accurately and on time.
  
  
• You monitor and review payment transactions.
  
  
• You lead and oversee the P2P team responsible for delivering services across the EMEA region.
  
  
• You organize daily team operations, including workload allocation, staff planning, backup coverage, and cross-training.
  
  
• You ensure timely and accurate execution of all P2P activities, meeting established SLA and KPI targets.
  
  
• You foster a positive team culture built on trust, open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  
  
• You coach, mentor, and support team members in their professional development.
  
  
• You manage service reviews, internal customers meetings, and escalations.
  
  
• You collaborate with Process Owners, IT and other business functions to resolve process issues and enhance service effectiveness.
  
  
• You participate in transitions, migrations, and process stabilization activities in cooperation with Project Management.
  
  
• You build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
• You ensure all P2P transactions are executed in accordance with internal Accounting Policies (Group Manual), IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
  
  
• You keep Standard Operating Procedures and process documentation up to date, reflecting best practices and organizational standards.
  
  

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• 5+ years of experience in Finance/ Procurement operations or shared services organizations.
  
  
• Proven experience in P2P or broader F&A operations within a BPO or shared services environment. Knowledge of R2R will be considered an asset.
  
  
• Broad understanding of accounts payable process and VAT regulations.
  
  
• Fluent in English & German.
  
  
• Strong analytical skills and experience with performance reporting.
  
  
• Expertise in process optimization and service delivery.
  
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
  
• Strong people management experience, including team leadership, performance management, talent development and coaching.
  
  
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree will be considered an asset.
  
  
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage.
  
  
• French/ other additional language skills are an asset.
  
  

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• Competitive salary
  
  
• interesting and challenging work in an international environment
  
  
• Working Mode: Office (initial model), Hybrid (long-term solution)
  
  
• Working at a new GBS Centre in Wroclaw, Poland
  
  
• Employment Type: Permanent Contract
  
  
• Full Time
  
  
• Weekly Hours: 40 (task-based system)