Lead AP 60-100%

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable function within a centralized finance setup, overseeing end?to?end AP operations while driving process standardization, automation, and strong internal controls.
• Act as a key partner for finance transformation, supporting team growth and post?acquisition integrations in a dynamic healthcare services environment based in Fribourg.

Our client is a fast?growing international healthcare services group, operating in a dynamic, acquisition?driven environment with a strong focus on operational excellence and finance transformation.

Description

• Lead the day?to?day Accounts Payable activities within a centralized finance organization, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and smooth collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Take ownership of AP processes and controls, contributing to reliable month?end closures, VAT compliance, and alignment between sub?ledgers and the general ledger.
• Manage and support a small AP team, with a clear mandate to professionalize ways of working and scale the function as the organization grows.
• Play an active role in finance transformation initiatives, including process harmonization, automation projects, and system enhancements within the ERP environment.
• Support the integration of newly acquired entities, helping to align AP practices, data, and workflows within a standardized framework.
• Act as a key contact for audits and internal reviews, ensuring proper documentation, clear procedures, and strong compliance standards.

Profile

• Solid experience in Accounts Payable within a multi?entity or centralized finance environment, ideally with exposure to Shared Services Center operations (SCC).
• Proven experience working with an ERP system, with a good understanding of system flows and the ability to support process optimization and automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of end?to?end AP processes, including invoice processing, payments, supplier management, and VAT?related topics.
• Demonstrated ability to structure, improve, and standardize processes, with a clear interest in continuous improvement.
• Comfortable operating in a transformational environment, including system enhancements and the integration of new entities.
• Initial team coordination or leadership experience is an advantage, combined with a hands?on and autonomous mindset.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast?paced setting.
• Fluent in English; good command of French or German required.

Job Offer

A newly created leadership role with real impact in a growing, international healthcare services environment.

Attractive flexibility, with an employment rate between 60% and 100% depending on seniority, flexible working hours, and two days of home office per week.

Central location in Fribourg, a few minutes from the train station, with parking options available.

The opportunity to shape and scale the Accounts Payable function, with exposure to process optimization, automation, and transformation initiatives.

Long?term development prospects within a stable and evolving organization, including team growth and increased scope over time.