Requisition to Pay Manager

About the Role The Requisition to Pay (R2P) Manager will lead the end-to-end R2P process within the Finance Shared Services Center. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient vendor management travel and expense invoice management and payment execution. The manager will drive process excellence compliance and continuous improvement while leading a team to deliver high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

Scope of R2P Activities

• Vendor master data set-up and maintenance

• Purchase requisition and purchase order processing

• Invoice receipt validation and posting

• Payment processing and reconciliation

• Month-end close activities related to accounts payable

Performance should meet the requirements defined in SLA/KPIs (timely accurate compliant).

Key Responsibilities

Process Leadership

• Oversee the complete R2P cycle: vendor onboarding T&E invoice processing and payments.

• Ensure compliance with company policies accounting standards tax regulations and internal controls.

• Monitor KPIs (e.g. invoice processing accuracy payment timeliness vendor query resolution) and implement corrective actions.

Team Management

• Lead mentor and develop the R2P team within the FSSC.

• Allocate resources effectively to meet service-level agreements (SLAs).

• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between FSSC and business units for R2P matters.

• Partner with Procurement Finance and Operations teams to resolve issues and improve vendor satisfaction.

• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify automation and process optimization opportunities.

• Drive digital transformation initiatives (e.g. Power BI AI tools).

• Implement best practices to improve efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Qualifications

Bachelor or University degree in Finance/Accounting.

Minimum 8 years of experience in a management role including staff management.

Experience in managing a team of minimum 10 staff members

Experience with change management as well as working in a multicultural and international environment.

Understanding of relevant regional accounting practices and the regulatory environment

Experience in continuous improvement initiatives root cause analysis and project management

Genuine interest in business process standardization  

Customer orientation and intercultural competence  

Team player

Qualifications :

Bachelor or University degree in Finance/Accounting.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a management role including staff management.

Experience in managing a team of minimum 10 staff members

Experience with change management as well as working in a multicultural and international environment.

Understanding of relevant regional accounting practices and the regulatory environment

Experience in continuous improvement initiatives root cause analysis and project management

Genuine interest in business process standardization  

Customer orientation and intercultural competence  

Team player

Drive for results and demonstrate a decisive coaching leadership style

Willingness and ability to travel including international trips (25%)

Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is a plus. 

Experience in Finance Shared Services / BPO environment is a must

Additional Information :

Ability to coach and develop your team Translates strategy into actions Develop self and others

Embraces change Able to create a positive learning and collaborative working environment

Able to create a problem solving culture Highly independent and systematic approach to work  

Proven ability to build networks and manage relationships

Fluent English is a must with good listening speaking and comprehension skills (other languages is a plus)  

Analytical and organizational skills  

Good communication interpersonal and coaching skills 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time