Team Lead Finance Operations

ppJoin us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases. /p pWe are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients. /p pThe Team Lead Finance Operations (AP FBS) is responsible for the bend-to-end operational delivery of Purchase-to-Pay processes /b (PR → Pay), covering bAccounts Payable /b and bFinance Business Support /b activities. /p pThe role ensures reliable, efficient, and compliant service delivery, while executing limited operational tasks and leading a team responsible for PR support, invoice processing, and payment execution. In addition to operational excellence, the Team Lead plays a key role in driving process discipline, standardization, and continuous improvement across the Finance Operations landscape. /p h3bKey

Responsibilities:
/b /h3 pb1. Operational Leadership Delivery /b /p ul lipLead the AP FBS team: coach, develop, and manage performance, capacity, and workload across geographies; support hiring and evaluations in collaboration with the Director Finance Operations Travel. /p /li lipEnsure accurate and timely execution of PR support (FBS), PO creation and approvals, invoice processing, and payment execution controls. /p /li lipAct as process and system expert, providing day-to-day guidance, driving resolution of complex cases, and contributing hands-on to operational delivery where needed (e.g. peak periods, escalations, or coverage gaps). /p /li lipOwn operational performance: define and monitor KPI’s and SLA’s (backlog, throughput, service quality) and proactively close performance gaps. /p /li lipFoster a high-performing team culture through regular feedback, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. /p /li /ul pb2. Process Governance Transformation /b /p ul lipEnsure consistent PR → Pay execution across all entities, enforcing process discipline (No PO No Pay, approval workflows) and maintaining strong collaboration with Procurement, Finance, and Vendor Master Data teams. /p /li lipOwn the Finance Business Support (FBS) function as first-line support for business users, ensuring high-quality PR guidance, strong process adoption, and structural fixes for recurring issues. /p /li lipAct as primary escalation point for business, vendors, and internal stakeholders. /p /li lipDrive continuous improvement and automation (e.g. invoice automation, touchless processing, standardisation) and support the Finance Operations transformation agenda as a key operational counterpart for system enhancements. /p /li /ul pb3. Controls Compliance /b /p ul lipEnsure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements, supporting internal and external audits on AP and P2P processes. /p /li lipSafeguard data quality and financial accuracy across all P2P activities. /p /li /ul h3bRequired Qualifications /b /h3 ul lipBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field /p /li lip10 years of experience in Finance Operations / P2P, including at least 5 years in team leadership responsibility /p /li lipStrong experience in Accounts Payable and operational P2P processes /p /li lipProven ability to manage teams in a multi-country / global environment /p /li lipStrong coaching and communication skills; ability to translate people insights into actionable plans /p /li lipStrong stakeholder management skills across Finance, Procurement and business functions /p /li lipExperience with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred) and AP automation tools /p /li lipStrong analytical and problem-solving mindset /p /li lipFluent in English; fluency in Dutch recommended /p /li /ul pWe are looking for a full-time professional who is able to work on-site 2 to 3 days per week, fostering close collaboration with colleagues while maintaining flexibility. /p pPlease note that Vendor Master Data is managed separately and is out of scope for this role. /p pThe annual base salary hiring range for this position is €68,000.00
- €93,500.00 EUR /p pThis job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentives program. /p pThe hiring range displayed above is the range of possible base pay compensation that argenx believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hiring range is based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range depends on a variety of factors, inclu