Global Accounts Payable Senior Analyst (18 Month Fixed Term Contract - Remote / Home Based)

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced, results-oriented Global Accounts Payable Senior Analyst to support the Global Accounts Payable function during an ongoing period of transformation and process enhancement.

This is a hands-on role partnering closely with the on-shore Global Accounts Payable team, an off-shore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider, Procurement Operations, Treasury, and other key stakeholders. The role focuses on efficient processing of accounts payable transactions, controls compliance, issue resolution, reporting, and project support across Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense (T&E) activities.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Support daily global AP operations and act as a liaison between stakeholders and the AP BPO provider.
• Monitor AP workflows and support timely resolution of invoice processing, payment, supplier, and accounting issues.
• Support management of AP service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions, blocked invoices, duplicate payments, aging items, and vendor inquiries.
• Partner with Procurement Operations to support improvements within the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process.
• Assist in maintaining AP policies, procedures, process documentation, and internal control narratives.
• Perform detailed analysis of AP data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.

Process Improvement & Project Support

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and user experience within AP processes.
• Support AP transformation initiatives and process standardization efforts.
• Assist with development of training materials, user guides, and process documentation.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience working in a shared services or outsourced service delivery environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience preparing reports and presenting findings to business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and IT teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a global environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or shared services experience.
• Experience supporting global AP operations in a multinational organization preferred.
• Experience working with outsourced providers or global service delivery teams preferred.

Hands-on experience with:

• SAP S/4HANA
• Coupa
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated industry experience.
• Experience supporting AP transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with e-invoicing solutions and AP automation tools.
• Experience supporting system implementation, testing, or enhancement projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Eligible to participate in benefits offerings including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.

Location

• Based in a global environment; organization is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and employees in multiple countries.