Accounts Payable Global Business Process Specialist

Empower, Connect, Evolve, and Inspire - these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow.

Join BMI Group on an exciting journey of establishing a strong competence center and be a part of a dynamic team in Vilnius!

As Accounts Payable Global Business Process Owner you will be responsible for deploying standard processes (P2P/AP), managing process governance, monitoring performance, and driving process optimisation activities while acting as a champion of a process continuous improvement culture. This role is accountable for ensuring that standard processes for Accounts payable, including systems, documentation, KPIs, training, and process controls are in place to provide highly effective and efficient end-to-end processes to the business.

You will act as a subject matter expert (SME) and key functional contact for business partners in all matters concerning the AP process, policies, external benchmarks, and new tool implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of P2P and Accounts payable, the ability to work with cross-functional teams, demonstrate and implement processes to improve operational efficiency, all with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.

What you will be responsible for:

Process Standardisation

• Standardization of Procure to Pay process with a special focus on Invoice to Payment across multiple regions and subsidiaries, eliminating localized inefficiencies and manual workarounds.

• Coordinate with the service delivery teams to standardise where appropriate, share learning and best practices, and ensure alignment with the end-to-end process objectives and initiatives.

• First Point of Contact for P2P GBS Service delivery team for any queries or training required on process or use of standard tools.

• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive process documentation, process taxonomy, process mapping, SOPs, and training materials in a BPM solution.

• Develop and Support P2P audits for all in-scope Business, ensuring all global AP processes comply with internal policies and controls.

Process Improvement

• Continuous monitoring and analysis of P2P/AP process performance data to identify bottlenecks, diagnose problems, eliminate root causes of invoice exceptions, and put in place clear business cases and action plans.

• End-to-end responsibility: from root cause analysis and solution proposal to stakeholder approval and deployment.

• Serve as the AP SME for AP systems/tools; partner with IT and external vendors to implement, upgrade, and optimize AP automation tools (including VIM) without requiring AP workarounds.

• Lead cross-functional Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to streamline the procure-to-pay lifecycle.

• Design and monitor preventative and detective controls within the AP workflow to prevent fraud and duplicate payments.

Project Management & Support

• Leading workshops to analyse problem root-cause and propose/support/coordinate implementation of agreed corrective and preventive actions across organization.

• Hands-on attitude to lead projects related to Accounts Payable, lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades, and work with IT and Finance for testing on changes related to payables.

About you:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or Finance Transformation, with at least 2 years focused on process improvement.

• Shared Services: Proven experience working in a Shared Services Center (SSC/GBS) model.

• Systems Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of SAP (FICO Module) and OpenText (VIM).

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to audiences at different levels in the Organization.

• Strong sense of ownership and self-drive is a must.

• Ability to understand the impact of an issue on business and identify quickly suitable solutions.

• Exceptional problem solving, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

• Fluent in Business English both written and oral.

What we offer:

Opportunity to contribute to an Evolving Business Services Centre: You'll have the chance to influence and contribute to the ongoing development of our Business Services Centre.

Vibrant & Diverse Environment: Work in an international and talented team with plenty of opportunities to gain diverse experiences.

Professional Development & Qualifications: As an ever-changing organization, we offer various avenues for professional development and skill enhancement, so you can expand your expertise and grow within your role.

Flexible Hybrid Model: Enjoy a balanced work week with our hybrid model, which includes one day of remote work each week, as well as flexible work hours.

Health & Well-being:

• Private health and accident insurance

• Access to free sports facilities in the office building

Convenient Perks:

• Lunch discounts at iLunch restaurant

• New and modern office with free parking space

The gross monthly salary for this role is between 4500 - 5500 EUR gross, with the final offer reflecting your qualifications and experience.

BMI Group is not just a world leader in the supply of total roofing systems. It is a place where people can reach their full potential.

We have operations all round the world, and a wide range of different job roles and opportunities to offer. With our global resources, local knowledge, and commitment to career development, we are geared to enable you to succeed.

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Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.