Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager

Location: Barcelona, Spain

The Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager is responsible for optimizing the end-to-end invoice processing and payment lifecycle. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant invoice handling, while driving automation, reducing exceptions, and enabling a frictionless experience for suppliers and internal stakeholders. The Global Invoice to Pay Process Manager works across procurement, finance, and technology teams to implement best-in-class practices that improve operational efficiency, vendor satisfaction and working capital.

Main responsibilities:

Design and continuously improve I2P processes, including invoice capture, validation, matching, exception handling, payment execution, AP open items management and accounts reconciliation

Drive the deployment and optimization invoice processing global solutions, including eInvoicing platforms (commercial and governmental)

Define standard operating procedures and support global standardization of Invoice to Pay processes

Define business requirements for OCR, AI-driven invoice validation, straight-through processing, payment automation and clearing automation, S2P accounts monitoring and reconciliation.

Monitor system performance and collaborate with IT and platform teams on continuous enhancements.

Analyze root causes for invoice exceptions, rejections, and late payments; implement corrective and preventive measures.

Design controls and validations to ensure invoice compliance with tax regulations, payment terms, and contract conditions.

Collaborate with internal audit, legal, and tax to ensure invoice compliance and risk mitigation.

Define and track key I2P KPIs (e.g., cycle time, on-time payment rate, % touchless invoices).

Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and lead transformation initiatives.

Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization through invoice and payment timing strategies.

About you

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Accounting).

Master’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred.

CPA certification or equivalent is a plus

Experience: ​

Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within a large, multinational organization.

Deep understanding of P2P processes and best practices

Experience with P2P systems and related technologies

Previous experience in R2R roles is a plus

Knowledge of SOX and fundamental accounting principles.

Project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Good understanding country-specific legislation in the area of invoice reception, processing and payment

Hands on experience with E2E P2P solutions such as SAP, VIM, Coupa, Tungsten.

Experience with implementation of eInvoicing platforms (both commercial and governmental)is a plus

Experience with data mining and analytics tool is a plus

Experience in healthcare and/or life-science industry preferred.

Soft and technical skills:

Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

Proven influencing skills in driving adherence to core model through collaborative efforts.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective collaborator with strong trust-building and influencing skills.

Results-oriented with strong analytics skills; ability to drive operational excellence through data-driven insights.

Ability to lead change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Language:

Fluent English – written and oral.

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The salary range for this position is :€49.600,00 - €66.133 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.