Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, batteries and fuel cells, technical textiles, filters, cleaning technologies and products, specialty chemicals and medical products.

You support our team as Team Lead Accounts Payable

Responsibilities

• Drives strong understanding of entity and Shared Service Center business, acting entrepreneurially to identify opportunities that improve business performance and customer value;
• Ensures timely and high-quality delivery of finance services to customers (LSOs), acting as SPOC for customer satisfaction discussions and performance alignment;
• Leads and manages the Finance Team (Accounts Payable), overseeing performance, workload, and risk mitigation related to invoices, payments, T&E activities, and internal controls;
• Identifies, leads, and monitors improvement, standardization, and harmonization initiatives, acting as a Change Ambassador within the organization;
• Monitors internal controls in line with the Internal Controls Matrix, identifying risks and proposing compliant solutions (CPP/LPP), and supporting audit activities as SPOC;
• Proactively partners with Finance Managers and Head of CoS on performance topics, escalations, workload analysis, and potential operational risks;
• Develops, motivates, and coaches the team based on performance and behavior evaluations, acting as a role model and fostering growth and innovative thinking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, business, economics, or related fields, including IFRS and Shared Service Center environments;
• Proven leadership experience, including team management, hiring, and fostering a collaborative, open communication culture;
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive fact-based decisions;
• Hands-on experience with SAP and strong analytical skills supported by a data-driven mindset;
• Experience leading improvement initiatives and implementing continuous improvement methodologies;
• High level of motivation, flexibility, and adaptability to new processes, situations, and environments;
• Fluent in spoken and written English;
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

If you like to make a difference and if you would like to be a part of a growing, successful company, then this is the moment to join Freudenberg and become part of a great team!