Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim, our Privacy Policy here: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ continues to apply to any personal information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Job Description:3M Health Care is now SolventumAt Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs an Accounts Payable Area Operations Leader, EMEA & APAC, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:Lead and manage AP and outsourced operations to deliver exceptional performance and service levels within the region.Continuously monitor day-to-day operations, metrics, and SLAs to ensure processes are in control and accurate, on-time payments are executed to vendors and suppliers.Leverage AP process knowledge to streamline regional operations and ensure alignment with global standards.Ensure adherence to financial and legal requirements, maintaining robust controls, governance, and compliance within the region.Partner with regional stakeholders in Sourcing, Finance, and Business Transformation, as well as the BPO partner, to drive AP process excellence.Identify and lead regional projects and initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and add value to the company.Act as a key point of contact and subject matter expert for regional AP operations, supporting leadership and stakeholders as needed.Participate in ERP deployment activities to support regional transformation and ensure team readiness for new systems and processes.Build and develop a high-performing regional AP team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Represent the AP function in regional internal and external reviews, meetings, and workshops.Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:University degree in finance, accounting, administration, or similar subjectProven finance experience, particular in Accounts Payable operationsLeading and managing a teamCollaborating and working with BPO / Shared Service organizationsANDIn addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:AP process and operations knowledge and experience in SAPEnd to end Source to Pay process understandingAbility to lead and influence teamsFluent in EnglishExcellent interpersonal and collaboration skillsWork location: Hybrid within GermanyRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Diversity & Inclusion(*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. 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