Ap Team Leader Italy

AP Team Leader Italy Location: Parma, Italy

The Accounts Payable Delivery Team Leader (Italy) is accountable for end‑to‑end delivery of AP operations, ensuring full alignment with global processes, adherence to deadlines, and high‑quality output.

You will be responsible for

Operational Delivery & Control

Ensure timely and accurate execution of all AP activities (invoice processing, vendor master data, payment proposals, payments, and reconciliations)

Monitor daily operations and resolve bottlenecks to meet SLAs/OLAs and deadlines

Timely perform and monitor vendor payment & reimbursement matters to ensure all payments are appropriate

Lead AP team for monthly and year‑end close, ensuring that accounts payable are well maintained and closed out in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner

Responsible for monthly AP reports with comments on long aging balance

Fulfill other tasks assigned by Line Manager (Global Process Owner)

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop the AP team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement

Set clear objectives and monitor team performance

Promote a collaborative, high‑performance, and service‑oriented team environment

Process Improvement

Drive standardization, simplification, and automation of AP processes

Continuously improve policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and control

Collaborate with Procurement and other stakeholders to optimize the purchase‑to‑pay cycle

Compliance, Risk & Audit

Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and local regulations (including Italian VAT)

Proactively identify and escalated process deviations or risks to the Global Process Owner

Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely documentation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

At least 4 years of experience in accounting roles

Solid knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)

Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Accounts Payable processes

Knowledge of Italian tax and regulatory requirements is a must

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4)

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Office tools

Fluent in English and Italian

Strong people management and leadership skills

Analytical mindset with structured problem‑solving approach

High attention to detail and strong control awareness

Customer‑oriented with effective stakeholder management

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Trustworthy, with a high level of integrity and confidentiality

Strong alignment with company values

Location Parma, with the expectation of being in the office three times a week.

What we offer We provide top‑class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work‑life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

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