Manager, Accounts Payable

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

About the Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. From advancing life sciences research and solving complex analytical challenges to improving diagnostics and driving laboratory efficiency, we empower our customers with innovative technologies and services.

Within Thermo Fisher, our Global Business Services (GBS) Shared Services team is transforming how we work, optimizing processes, and driving productivity. With over 2300+ colleagues across five global locations, including our Sofia site, we deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions. Since its establishment in 2013, the Sofia Finance Shared Services center has been operating for over 10 years with a proven track of record of success and growth and is designed to serve our global customers across various financial functions, including Procure to Pay, Record to Report and Order to Cash.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the global Accounts Payable teams, including regional teams, supervisors, and senior specialists
• Oversee end-to-end AP operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor queries across multiple legal entities and regions
• Develop, implement, and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and performance dashboards to ensure operational excellence and accountability
• Drive global process standardization, automation (e.g., RPA, AI-enabled OCR), and continuous improvement across invoice-to-pay processes
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and Compliance teams to optimize P2P performance, working capital, and risk management
• Ensure adherence to internal controls (SOX), tax and regulatory requirements, and corporate policies, especially in highly regulated environments (e.g., clinical research)
• Manage internal and external audit requirements; support statutory, group, and management reporting as needed
• Lead and develop a high-performing AP team; coach and mentor direct reports and identify future leadership talent
• Lead or support global transformation projects, ERP rollouts, business transitions, and M&A integrations
• Represent the AP function in governance forums, business reviews, and stakeholder engagements at senior levels

Basic Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline; professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferred
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or P2P, with at least 3 years in a people management or leadership role
• Strong understanding of global P2P operating models, controls, compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR), and tax implications (e.g., VAT, WHT)
• Proven experience managing large, distributed teams in a shared services or multinational environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead process optimization, automation, and change initiatives
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• ERP proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba) and familiarity with payment and invoice automation tools

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a dedicated professional with a keen attention to detail and strong financial analysis skills. The ideal candidate will excel in vendor relationship management and place a high emphasis on continuous improvement. This role requires effective team leadership and collaboration, along with adaptability to changing environments. We value ethical conduct and are looking for someone who embodies these principles in their work.

Why Thermo Fisher Scientific?

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and collaborative culture, where every voice is valued, and ideas are encouraged. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for fostering innovation and driving business success. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Join us in our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. What story will you tell?

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thermo Fisher Scientific will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.