Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager

Hace 1 día

Barcelona, Catalonia, España Sanofi Jornada completa

Overview

In this role, you will optimize the end-to-end invoice-to-pay lifecycle across global teams to boost efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. You will drive automation and standardization of I2P processes, collaborating with procurement, finance, and IT to improve supplier experience and working capital. You'll lead transformation initiatives, monitor performance, and ensure controls and regulatory alignment. This is a high-impact position at a global pharma organization focused on operational excellence and financial integrity.

Responsabilidades

Design and continuously improve I2P processes including capture, validation, matching, exceptions, payment execution, and reconciliation
Drive deployment of global I2P solutions and eInvoicing platforms
Define SOPs and support global standardization of I2P processes
Specify business requirements for OCR, AI-driven validation, straight-through processing, and payment automation
Monitor system performance and collaborate with IT on enhancements
Analyze root causes of exceptions, rejections, and late payments; implement preventive measures
Design controls to ensure invoice compliance with tax, terms, and contracts
Collaborate with internal audit, legal, and tax for risk mitigation and compliance
Define and track I2P KPIs (cycle time, on-time payment rate, touchless invoices)
Use data analytics to identify opportunities and lead transformation initiatives
Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization through timing strategies

Requisitos principales Proven experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a multinational
Deep understanding of P2P processes and best practices
Experience with P2P systems and related technologies
SOX knowledge and fundamental accounting principles
Project management experience with on-time, on-budget delivery
Hands-on experience with E2E P2P solutions (SAP, VIM, Coupa, Tungsten, EDICOM)
Experience with eInvoicing platforms (commercial and governmental) is a plus
Healthcare and/or life-science industry experience preferred
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Independent worker and strong team player in a global setup
Influencing and stakeholder management
Strong written and verbal communication
OCR and AI-driven invoice validation
Straight-through processing
Payment automation and clearing automation