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Director, Accounts Payable
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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.
The job:
The Director, Accounts Payable, is an integral role within our Global Business Services organization which will lead and manage the accounts payable team in Budapest, ensuring accurate financial transaction processing. Key areas of focus will include developing strategic plans, optimizing processes, and implementing standard methodologies for operational excellence. The role will also lead and encourage a strong team and collaborate with a wide range of partners to achieve financial goals and regulatory compliance.
This role is office-based at our Budapest, Hungary site, with the flexibility to work from home 1 to 2 days per week. Some international travel will be required – up to 15% per annum.
Application closing date: Friday 7th February 2025 at 5pm CET.
What will you do?
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the strategy for the Accounts Payable function, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and financial goals
- Team Management: Build, recruit, mentor, and encourage the accounts payable team to achieve and support the vision and mission
- Operational Oversight: Lead and direct employees to ensure balanced goals are achieved (Employee, Financial, Compliance, and Regulatory)
- Performance Analysis and Improvement: Develop operating plans, analyze data, and collaborate with the team to understand performance and develop improvement plans
- Change and Integration Initiatives: Lead change initiatives and regional integration efforts to optimize structure and support growth
- Process and Technology Optimization: Assess business processes, propose efficient technology solutions, and ensure maximum efficiency of business systems
- Collaborator Communication and Relationships: Plan and communicate changes clearly, and establish key relationships with partners, support partners, and vendors
- Continuous Improvement: Establish an environment of continuous improvement through analytics, feedback, benchmarking, and training
- Blocking Issues Management: Handle blocking issues and complex situations as needed
- Safety and Quality: Promote and maintain a safe and high-quality work environment
- Ad Hoc Projects: Support ad hoc projects to align with business objectives and goals
Who we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree required - preferably in finance, accounting, or a business-related field
- Experience in leading complex organizations in a shared services environment (essential) with a strong technology and commercial orientation
- A seasoned Financial leader with proven experience of at least 5 years in Director-level and above roles
- Proven track record of leading and developing leaders in an Accounts Payable environment
- Ability to prioritize and strategize business objectives
- Experience leading virtual teams
- Proficiency in establishing, building, and developing relationships with business partners
- Ability to plan work and work with a high degree of autonomy
- Experience of managing budgets
- Proficient in English (written and spoken); Hungarian a plus, but not essential
What’s in it for you:
We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
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