Manager, Accounts Payable

The EMEA Accounts Payable Manager will lead a team charged with supporting accounts payable processes (for Direct and Indirect) and implementing tools and technology in support of evolving business models. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily end-to-end processes with the Accounts Payable team within Ariba and SAP ECC.    

Participate in design and implementation of tools and technology in support of Source to Pay Finance Transformation initiatives such as Ariba and S/4 Hana 

• Drive AP design, testing and training sessions for Ariba Buying & Invoicing expansion and S/4 Hana implementation.
• Participate in planning and prioritizing continuous improvement projects. (e.g support implementation of Robotic Process Automation throughout EMEA.) as part of overall Source to Pay strategy
• Define and track key metrics in order to measure business impact regarding changes pertaining to improving backlog, discount vendor payments, etc.
• Lead development of a capacity plan to enable a consistent balance of workflow amongst the AP Team while maintaining an excellent level of service to our internal customers and external vendors

Act as a subject matter expert for the AP team members and Manage the AP EMEA Team

• Manage resourcing budget for AP EMEA team (temp and perm FTE’s) in order to support multiple legal entities by selecting and developing team members in the AP EMEA department.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the daily Payee and Payment operations of the Accounts Payable department. Provide support for daily process questions, process improvement reviews as well as continuous employee training.
• Liaise with banking partners to confirm receipt and processing of payment files. Manage payment file discrepancies and escalations directly with the bank.  Review and approve all payments including foreign currencies.
• Proactively manage risk, anticipate potential issues and implement appropriate mitigations

Provide subject matter expertise and judgment to support regulatory requirements and internal control reviews 

• Maintain and perform process and system controls for SOX compliance
• Ensure mitigation of financial risk by adhering to all internal controls and facilitating support of both internal and external audit requests. Identify and recommend process improvements and efficiency gains pertaining to the controls as AP processes are continuously changing to accommodate the needs of the business and our vendors.
• Complete month-end close tasks to include review and approval of general ledger account reconciliations.

Education: Third-level degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Demonstrated ability in effectively leading accounts payable functions

Experience in using SAP accounting and purchasing modules.

Experience in using Ariba Buying & Invoicing and S/4 Hana is a plus

Proficiencies: The Accounts Payable Supervisor will need to have strong analytical skills and the ability to propose positive business solutions to problems

Travel (If Applicable): Ad Hoc

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.