Ap Manager | International Finance | Medical Sector

Permanent | From €6,000 gross/month | LeuvenThirty countries. Sixty legal entities. A BPO partner in India. Monthly closes under pressure and an ERP migration running straight through live operations. You've been there, and you know exactly how to bring structure, calm and quality to an environment that never stops moving. We're looking for an AP Manager to lead the European AP hub of an international market leader in medical products, based in Leuven. This is a Global Business Services environment with teams spanning Belgium, the UK and India, an active finance transformation programme and products that make a genuine difference in healthcare every single day. The RoleAs AP Manager, you hold full ownership of the Accounts Payable function and serve as the key link between finance and international business stakeholders. From the European hub in Leuven, you oversee AP operations across Belgium, the United Kingdom and India, working closely with teams distributed around the world. Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesFull AP cycle for European countries: receipt, review, processing and approval of invoices in line with group policyThree-way matching, discrepancy follow-up and escalation where requiredPreparation and execution of payment runs across multiple methods (EFT, Wire, ACH, DD, SEPA B2B/B2C)Vendor reconciliations, AP subledger alignment with the GL and management of intercompany balancesMonthly and year-end close activities: accruals, prepayments, open POs and AP adjustmentsCompliance oversight: VAT, Intrastat, SOX requirements, internal controls and segregation of dutiesBuilding and monitoring KPIs and AP reporting: ageing, vendor spend, payment forecasts and accrual summariesSupporting audit processes: providing documentation, explaining reconciliations and implementing recommendations People Management & LeadershipManaging, coaching and developing international AP teams and BPO partnersMonitoring SLA quality and operational consistency across outsourced processesProviding technical guidance on the ERP system to BPO teams, acting as the go-to for complex processing and system queriesVisible, engaged leadership: present for your people across time zones and national bordersYour ProfileYou're a senior finance professional who knows complex AP environments inside out. You keep your team in sight and know how to introduce structure and composure into an organisation that's constantly evolving. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a financial disciplineA minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in AP and GL, ideally across multiple countries and legal entitiesProven leadership experience, both direct and through BPO coordination and process ownershipHands-on knowledge of major ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud Financials or SAP S/4HANAFamiliar with US GAAP and/or IFRS and financial close across multiple entitiesStrong knowledge of VAT in an international context, SOX and internal controlsDemonstrable experience with finance transformation or ERP implementation projects is a significant advantageAnalytical, solutions-focused and comfortable in a high-complexity, fast-changing environmentFluent in English (essential); French or Dutch is an advantageWilling to travel internationally: regular trips to the UK, occasional travel to AsiaWhat Makes This Role Stand OutGlobal reach: your decisions and process improvements touch AP operations across more than 30 countries and 60 legal entitiesFinance transformation in full swing: you'll play an active part in modernising processes, systems and BPO collaborationMeaningful work: the products developed and distributed here make a real difference in healthcare every dayTravel as part of the job: regular visits to the UK and an annual trip to Asia, professionally and personally rewardingGrowth paths towards global or chief-level positionsHybrid working: two to three days from home per week What's on OfferSalary from €6,000 gross/month, with realistic progression to €9,000 gross/monthCompany car with charging cardAttractive bonus schemeGroup and hospitalisation insuranceFull reimbursement of international travel, in comfort40-hour week with flexibilitySignificant autonomy and direct influence on strategic decisions Ready to take ownership in an international environment that genuinely matters? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch shortly. BPO, Support Audit, Execution, Intrastat, KPI, US GAAP, Intercompany, SOX, Prepayment, Practicality, Oracle Cloud, B2B Marketing, Management, Coaching, Group Policy, Technical service, Finance, Forecasting, Acting, Financing, Accounts Payable, Dungeons & Dragons, Coordination, EFT, Monitoring, Year End Close, ACH, Balances, Payments, Accruals, Internal control, Legal Entities, Leadership, Highly responsible, SAP S/4HANA, Management, Reporting, Operations, Billing, Medical Field, Adjustment, B2C, ERP Implementations, Audit Process, Sepa, INAP, People Management, Team Leadership