Group Accounts Payable Manager

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In this role you will closely work with and engage with business and finance leaders to ensure efficient solution and proper coverage of purchase to pay process across the Group entities.You will be part of ABB E-mobility’s strategic growth ambitions incl. IPO (Initial Public Offering) on a leading stock exchange.As Global Process Owner you will be part of the Group Finance Team Lead for leading and driving the build-up of Purchase to Pay processAs a Finance Business Partners you are forward looking, a value creator and a co-pilot finance managers, that leverages on strong functional competencies.

This position reports to

Accounting and Internal Controls Lead

Your responsibilities

• Designing and Building-up the Group processes in close cooperation with all Group functions and within all Group entities
• Designing effective and efficient processes to support E-mobility business, by also ensuring a smooth transition during the separation process and while overseeing proper execution of service level agreements set with ABB Group functions
• Reinvent Accounts Payable with intelligent and proactive approach to improve cash flow, prevent expense fraud, boost compliance, and enhance supplier and user experiences
• Assisting countries in defining and implementing robust processes constantly reviewed and monitored
• Combine process knowledge with digital technologies to break functional silos in Account Payable and deliver superior outcomes
• Implementation support (VAT, legal and technical) to local project from Group
• Assisting in developing and implementing processes and procedures, and continuously optimizing to gain efficiency and drive productivity gains
• Managing Finance Master Data
• Building new and robust processes by also supporting the ongoing ERP implementation project
• Harmonize and stabilize the ABB E-mobility Group procure to pay process
• Strong communication and transparency across all the teams
• Ensuring a set-up that manages smoothly all aspects, allowing the business to focus to the maximum on business topics

Your background

• At least 7 years professional experience in a similar role of a global company;
• Managing diverse teams in executing and delivering results in an international environment within tight deadlines;
• Ability to navigate complex financial topics and translate results into recommendations for senior leadership;
• A University degree (Bachelor/Master) plus further professional qualification;
• Advanced attitude in problem solving, including the ability see the big picture and to logically structure and implement an appropriate operational framework;
• Continuous improvements oriented;
• Working knowledge of SAP is a plus;
• Hands on, action orientated, team player;
• Fluency in English, Italian is a plus.

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. #LI-Onsite Your benefits: • Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology • Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment • Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills • Get private medical care (including offers for family members) • Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits • Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities • Smartworking For further info: Alessia Albergoni, Talent Partner ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate