Job Description:We are now looking for an Accounts Payable Manager for Airbus GBS Portugal.Responsibilities - your mission Business Operations ManagementLead the Accounts Payable Team Leaders for Airbus Defence and Space Division as an AP Manager by fostering motivation and well-being, addressing ch
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Accounts Payable Manager

Airbus • 
Lisbon, International, International
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Job Description:

We are now looking for an Accounts Payable Manager for Airbus GBS Portugal.

Responsibilities - your mission

 

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&39;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

 

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have

  • Finance/Accounting background with a minimum of 7 years&39; 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 &34;speak-up&34; 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

 

Benefits - what’s in it for you

  • Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world

  • A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work

  • A modern office at Parque das Nações , well connected to public transportation

  • A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together

  • An intense and exciting onboarding experience

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Portugal SA

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Leadership

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