Who we are
Since 1990, we’ve grown into a global leader in personalized medicine. Today, our +5,000 energetic employees are based in +80 locations in Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia-Pacific and are working together to support over 200,000 customers worldwide.
From compounding and natural products to software, equipment, and genomics — we deliver smart, ready-to-use solutions that make healthcare better.
We’re passionate, science-driven, and always looking for new ways to improve lives.
Explore your future at Fagron Career Site.
About the job
As an Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will lead and develop the Accounts Payable team within our Shared Service Center, ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and vendor payments. You will oversee daily operations, monitor team performance, resolve escalations, and drive continuous process improvements to deliver an excellent service experience to both internal and external stakeholders.
Working closely with Finance, Procurement, and business teams across the organization, you will play a key role in maintaining strong vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls, and supporting month-end closing activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational excellence with people leadership in an international environment.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
- Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring invoices, expense claims, and payments are processed accurately and within agreed service levels.
- Monitor team workload, productivity, and KPIs to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence.
- Act as the main escalation point for complex Accounts Payable issues and vendor queries.
- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Review and improve Accounts Payable processes, identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant financial regulations.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders to optimize cross-functional processes.
- Participate in projects related to process improvements, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Set yourself apart
You possess the following qualifications, background and abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably within an international company or Shared Service Center environment.
- Previous experience leading, coaching, or supervising an Accounts Payable team.
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and financial controls.
- Experience working with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and workflow tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Customer-oriented approach with a focus on quality and operational excellence.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered an advantage.
What's on offer?
At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow — both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.
We offer:
- Competitive salary that reflects the value and expertise you bring to our team
- Hybrid working environment (2 days home office)
- Language classes (English, Spanish or Catalan) - depending on availability
Ready for the challenge?
Take the next step and join us in shaping the future of personalized medicine. Apply today at careers.fagron.com.
Please note: we do not accept agency referrals for this position.
Job Reference: EMEA00194
