Royal Canin
Teamlead Accounts Payable (m/f/d)
Baar, Suisse; Bruxelles, Belgique; Cologne, Allemagne; Veghel, Pays-Bas
Tout ce que nous faisons est guidé par notre passion pour les animaux. À travers chaque rôle et chaque site dans le monde, nos équipes sont unies par une mission commune : créer un Monde Meilleur pour les Animaux. En tant qu’entreprise véritablement centrée sur les animaux, nous plaçons les animaux au cœur de tout—des produits que nous développons aux soins et à l’expertise que nous apportons à notre travail. Que vous soyez en R&D, en production, au service client ou dans l’une de nos fonctions corporate, vos contributions ont un impact direct sur la santé des animaux partout dans le monde. Nous sommes également profondément engagés envers la croissance et le développement de nos collaborateurs, offrant des opportunités d'apprendre, d'innover et de faire la différence chaque jour.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Teamlead Accounts Payable (m/f/d) at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
Ce que j’aime le plus chez Royal Canin, c’est à quel point nous sommes centrés sur les animaux—tout ce que nous faisons tourne autour de l’amélioration de la vie des animaux. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de créer des produits de haute qualité, mais de vivre notre mission au quotidien. En même temps, Royal Canin investit en nous, les collaborateurs, en nous aidant à grandir, à développer nos compétences et à donner un véritable sens à notre travail. C’est inspirant de faire partie d’une équipe mondiale qui met la santé des animaux et le développement personnel au cœur de ses priorités.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski Directrice People & Organization, Learning & Culture
Cluster West Europe – Responsible for BeLux, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland
Are you passionate about numbers, processes, and leading a team? Then you’ll thrive in this role!
As the Teamlead for Accounts Payable, you will lead a dedicated team of six AP Specialists and oversee operational accounting within our West Europe Cluster. In addition to daily operations, you will work closely with our Cluster Financial Controller, optimize processes, and actively shape collaboration across various departments – from Demand to Supply.
What would be your key responsibilities?
You lead your team in the day-to-day accounts payable operations and support your associates on key business challenges, decision-making and critical thinking to secure business continuity
You are a Great Line Manager for your team, fostering team engagement and personal development, driving the Associate concept and operating in line with the 5 Principles. You recruit and onboard new associates into the team when required.
You design and track relevant KPIs for your team, drive continuous improvement and analyze and report business results in your area
You ensure consistent compliance with the Mars Finance Manual guidelines and are responsible for the ICE Framework (Internal Controls Excellence) in your area
You are responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations (including Blackline) and lead period-end closings
You manage the Invoice-to-Pay process and take the lead in projects to drive efficiency and automation
You act as a key user for our ERP system (1Navision) in the P2P area
You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and provide guidance to the organization on financial and process-related matters
You are an important member of the Financial Controllership team, able to think broadly and drive collaboration of your team with the wider team (Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Governance & Control, Payroll etc). You are able to take on Finance projects beyond the AP scope.
What are we looking for?
A university degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting
Ideally, a CIMA or ACCA certification (a plus, but not mandatory)
Demonstrated affinity with and motivation for people leadership
Solid accounting knowledge and a strong command of accounting standards
Excellent command of English – at least one additional language from the cluster (e.g., German, French or Dutch) are a major plus
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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