Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager

• Location: Barcelona Spain

The Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager is responsible for optimizing the end-to-end invoice processing and payment lifecycle. This role ensures timely accurate and compliant invoice handlingwhile driving automation reducing exceptions and enabling a frictionless experience for suppliers and internal stakeholders. The Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager works across procurement finance and technology teams to implement best-in-class practices that improve operational efficiency vendor satisfaction and working capital.

Main responsibilities:

• Design and continuously improve I2P processes including invoice capture validation matching exception handling payment execution AP open items management and accounts reconciliation
• Drive the deployment and optimization invoice processing global solutions including eInvoicing platforms (commercial and governmental)
• Define standard operating procedures and support global standardization of Invoice to Pay processes
• Define business requirements for OCR AI-driven invoice validation straight-through processing payment automation and clearing automation S2P accounts monitoring and reconciliation.
• Monitor system performance and collaborate with IT and platform teams on continuous enhancements.
• Analyze root causes for invoice exceptions rejections and late payments; implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Design controls and validations to ensure invoice compliance with tax regulations payment terms and contract conditions.
• Collaborate with internal audit legal and tax to ensure invoice compliance and risk mitigation.
• Define and track key I2P KPIs (e.g. cycle time on-time payment rate % touchless invoices).
• Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and lead transformation initiatives.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization through invoice and payment timing strategies.

About you

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration Finance Accounting).
• Masters degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
• CPA certification or equivalent is a plus

Experience:

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable ideally within a large multinational organization.
• Deep understanding of P2P processes and best practices
• Experience with P2P systems and related technologies
• Previous experience in R2R roles is a plus
• Knowledge of SOX and fundamental accounting principles.
• Project management experience with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Good understanding country-specific legislation in the area of invoice reception processing and payment
• Hands on experience with E2E P2P solutions such as SAP VIM Coupa Tungsten.
• Experience with implementation of eInvoicing platforms (both commercial and governmental)is a plus
• Experience with data mining and analytics tool is a plus
• Experience in healthcare and/or life-science industry preferred.

Soft and technical skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Proven influencing skills in driving adherence to core model through collaborative efforts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective collaborator with strong trust-building and influencing skills.
• Results-oriented with strong analytics skills; ability to drive operational excellence through data-driven insights.
• Ability to lead change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Language:

• Fluent English written and oral.

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