Position Title
Accounts Payable Team Coordinator – German Portfolio

Location
Sappi Europe - Finance – Sappi Cracow CoPE

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional for the position of Accounts Payable Team Coordinator. In this role, you will take on a more senior and independent position, overseeing the German portfolio and providing direct leadership for a group of Accounts Payable specialists. This role requires a proactive approach to process improvement, people management, and vendor relationship handling, ensuring high-quality service delivery in line with company standards

Key Responsibilities

•  Be responsible for own scope of Accounts Payable activities within German portfolio
• Supervise a sub-team of Accounts Payable Specialists, ensuring smooth daily operations and adherence to process standards.
• Act as the first point of contact for escalations within the German vendor portfolio, resolving complex queries and driving issue resolution.
• Oversee invoice processing, payments, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support Team Leader in the  recruitment process, including interviewing and selecting new team members.
• Conduct performance appraisals, development planning, and goal-setting for direct reports.
• Coach, motivate, and support team members, fostering professional growth and a positive working environment.
• Collaborate with Team Leader to align strategies, ensure workload distribution, and drive process improvements.
• Identify and implement automation and standardization opportunities within the Procure-to-Pay process.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements, supporting audit sessions as needed.
• Provide reports and insights on team performance, process efficiency, and supplier accounts.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with a strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience in a senior or leadership role, with direct people management responsibilities preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of processes, and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and structured approach to process analysis.
• Fluent in English and German (both written and spoken). 

We are hybrid and Flexible:

In Krakow office we work in a hybrid working model; as this position delivers high impact on-site, we expect you to be present in the office at least twice a week. 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

D&I is a key strategic component and enabler for us to unlock the full potential of our diverse talent and encourage diversity of thought, to promote successful collaboration and innovation. Embedding inclusion in our culture is helping us develop a positive employee experience where everyone at Sappi feels valued and engaged, with our stakeholders recognising us as a trusted partner. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, pregnancy, neurodiversity, disability, or any other aspect that makes them unique.