Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager

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• Location: Barcelona, Spain The Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager is responsible for optimizing the end-to-end invoice processing and payment lifecycle. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant invoice handling—while driving automation, reducing exceptions, and enabling a frictionless experience for suppliers and internal stakeholders. The Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager works across procurement, finance, and technology teams to implement best-in-class practices that improve operational efficiency, vendor satisfaction and working capital. Main responsibilities: • Design and continuously improve I2P processes, including invoice capture, validation, matching, exception handling, payment execution, AP open items management and accounts reconciliation • Drive the deployment and optimization invoice processing global solutions, including eInvoicing platforms (commercial and governmental) • Define standard operating procedures and support global standardization of Invoice to Pay processes • Define business requirements for OCR, AI-driven invoice validation, straight-through processing, payment automation and clearing automation, S2P accounts monitoring and reconciliation. • Monitor system performance and collaborate with IT and platform teams on continuous enhancements. • Analyze root causes for invoice exceptions, rejections, and late payments; implement corrective and preventive measures. • Design controls and validations to ensure invoice compliance with tax regulations, payment terms, and contract conditions. • Collaborate with internal audit, legal, and tax to ensure invoice compliance and risk mitigation. • Define and track key I2P KPIs (e.g., cycle time, on-time payment rate, % touchless invoices). • Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and lead transformation initiatives. • Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization through invoice and payment timing strategies. About you   Education: • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Accounting). • Master’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred. • CPA certification or equivalent is a plus Experience: ​ • Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within a large, multinational organization. • Deep understanding of P2P processes and best practices • Experience with P2P systems and related technologies • Previous experience in R2R roles is a plus • Knowledge of SOX and fundamental accounting principles. • Project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. • Good understanding country-specific legislation in the area of invoice reception, processing and payment • Hands on experience with E2E P2P solutions such as SAP, VIM, Coupa, Tungsten. • Experience with implementation of eInvoicing platforms (both commercial and governmental)is a plus • Experience with data mining and analytics tool is a plus • Experience in healthcare and/or life-science industry preferred. Soft and technical skills: • Ability to work independently and as part of a global team. • Proven influencing skills in driving adherence to core model through collaborative efforts. • Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective collaborator with strong trust-building and influencing skills. • Results-oriented with strong analytics skills; ability to drive operational excellence through data-driven insights. • Ability to lead change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Language: • Fluent English – written and oral. Have you been selected for an interview and need support for your preparation? The EBRG Gender+ in Iberia can offer you a 90-Minutes session with one of our inte

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