P2P Senior Manager

POSITION PURPOSE The Senior Manager, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) will play a strategic leadership role, driving transformation and operational excellence within the P2P process. The role will report to the Costa Rica Senior Director of Finance Shared Services and will focus on improving efficiency, managing risk, and aligning processes with the company's overall business goals. As a senior leader, this position will be accountable for shaping the future of P2P, driving high-value projects, and establishing strong partnerships across Finance and other global business units. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership and Transformation Lead global transformation efforts to enhance the P2P process, aligning it with industry best practices, digital transformation strategies, and business needs. Drive alignment with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate P2P into broader company goals and strategies. Process Optimization and Standardization Standardize and streamline end-to-end P2P processes across all regions, ensuring alignment with compliance and corporate governance. Implement innovative process improvements leveraging automation, AI, and digital tools to increase efficiency and reduce manual tasks. Govern and maintain P2P process documentation, including policies, procedures, and guidelines. Technology and Automation Leadership Lead the deployment of P2P solutions (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Concur) and ensure seamless integration with other systems. Collaborate with IT and external vendors to ensure the continuous improvement and performance of P2P platforms. Sponsor global automation projects to reduce costs, improve compliance, and enhance user experience. Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders in Finance, fostering collaboration and alignment on P2P initiatives. Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new systems and processes, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and trained. Serve as a point of escalation for critical issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder satisfaction. Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks for P2P processes to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Lead data-driven decision-making by analyzing trends, identifying gaps, and proposing solutions. Governance and Risk Management Manage access controls, approval workflows, and authorization limits in accordance with governance standards. Ensure a robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes incl. SOX requirements, tax and other statutory requirements of the local markets within the P2P area. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-Finance Requires min 10 years of experience with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Payments, and Travel and Expense in a global scale At least 10+ years of experience in P2P processes within a Shared Services model with proven success in multi-national companies Skills / Abilities 7+ years advancing people leadership, inspiring, and developing teams to achieve their full potential. Ability to work in culturally diverse teams with many levels of personnel and establish professional relationships. Demonstrated proficiency in accounting Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP S / 4HANA, Ariba, Concur). Knowledge, insight, and experience in financial administrative and accounting processes. Experience working in a customer-focused environment. Proficiency in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to work in a team environment with good analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, customer management skills, analytical, change management, and communication skills. We Offer : Exposure to a dynamically growing leader of the global animal health-care segment Competitive salary and benefits package (private healthcare and insurance, Meal allowance, Parking, corporate events for employees) Professional and supportive working environment Co-funding of professional qualifications and program Tuition reimbursement Modern office space with Doctor's office Possibility to work remotely from home on selected days Asociación Solidarista Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr