AP & Expenses Manager EMEA
2 weeks ago
Our client is a globally recognised consumer brand operating across 30+ international markets. With a reputation for bold innovation and rapid growth, they continue to lead their category through a unique mix of creativity, energy, and performance. You'll be joining a collaborative finance team at the heart of their EMEA operations, supporting a business that's dynamic, ambitious, and constantly evolving.
The Role
As
Accounts Payable & Expenses Manager (EMEA)
, you'll oversee all aspects of AP and employee expenses across multiple regions. Managing a high-performing team of 12, you'll ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across supplier payments, purchase orders, and expense systems. You'll play a key role in driving process improvements, supporting month-end reporting, and building strong cross-functional relationships across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop an AP & Expenses team of 12 (including 2 direct reports)
- Oversee end-to-end PO and Non-PO invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
- Manage employee expenses through Concur, ensuring adherence to policy and on-time reimbursement
- Approve purchase orders and oversee the full PO/GRN process
- Lead supplier and employee payment runs and support cashflow forecasting
- Partner with key stakeholders across departments to resolve queries and drive best practice
- Lead process improvement projects focused on automation, reporting, and efficiency gains
- Support month-end close and reporting for the EMEA region
About You
- 5+ years' experience managing Accounts Payable in a multinational environment
- Proven leadership of an AP team in a fast-paced, high-volume business
- Strong working knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP system)
- Hands-on, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to accuracy and delivery
- Confident communicator able to build strong relationships across finance and operations
- Experience managing multi-currency transactions across international entities
- Motivated, energetic, and adaptable, comfortable in a culture that values pace, ownership, and continuous improvement
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, consumer-driven business where finance plays a central role in performance and innovation. You'll lead a capable team, shape efficient processes across multiple markets, and gain exposure to a truly international environment.
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We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity.
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