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Metsä Group Financial Shared Service Center (SSC) in Gdańsk is looking for Accounts Payable Team Leader for logistic invoicing team . We offer an interesting and independent job in an international, energetic and diverse team where you will be able to develop your skills and expand your opportunities.
What will you get to do?
AP Team Leader is responsible for full cycle accounts payable process and leading a team of associates, ensuring high quality of work standards on a daily basis, providing a first point of escalation for the team in respect of delivery issues, setting clear goals and expectations, working closely with the client and maintaining good working relationship, cooperating with SSC Process Manager to identify, plan for and develop strategies, to support customers’ needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Lead, motivate and develop the Logistics Invoicing team
Manage daily workload, priorities, resources and operational performance
Ensure timely and accurate processing of logistics-related AP activities
Oversee freight, handling, storage and other logistics cost processes
Ensure effective execution of self-billing and verification processes
Act as the first escalation point for operational and process-related issues
Ensure discrepancies between logistics, supplier and accounting information are investigated and resolved
Coordinate cooperation with Logistics, transport planners, suppliers, Business stakeholders and other SSC/AP teams
Monitor KPIs, service levels, workload and process quality
Drive standardization, automation and continuous improvement
Coordinate process changes, new scope transitions and implementation of improved ways of working
Ensure appropriate process documentation, working instructions and team knowledge
Coordinate GR/IR-related activities, reporting and relevant system/ICT issues
Support recruitment, onboarding, training and development of team members
What kind of skills are we looking for?
Experience in a similar leadership role
Deep understanding of logistics and supply chain processes
SAP knowledge and Purchase-to-Pay experience
Knowledge of logistics and supply chain processes relevant to invoicing and Accounts Payable
Fluent Business English
High degree of self-motivation and ability to work under pressure
Confidence in leading the team through a changing environment
Strong communication and customer orientation
Continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on process optimization and automation
Career in the new era at Metsä Group
The best sparring for business – deepen your expertise as a specialist. At Metsä Group, you’ll work with professionals from many fields. Our atmosphere is open, and it’s easy for newcomers to fit in. We want to renew the business by striving for positive impacts on the environment and society. This means significant development opportunities and agile projects, competence development, and understanding the business. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.
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