Manager Invoice Processing, GBS Procure to Pay

Manager Invoice Processing, GBS Procure to Pay

We're looking for a Manager Invoice Processing, GBS Procure to Pay for Amer Sports' office in Kraków.

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you're looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our Global Business Services organization – owning and driving the Invoice Processing function within our Procure-to-Pay (P2P) tower. You'll lead a team, manage cross-functional relationships across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, IT, and Compliance, and play a key role in advancing automation, digitalization, and process standardization on a global scale. If you're a seasoned P2P professional ready to take ownership, drive transformation, and make a real operational impact across iconic sports and outdoor brands, this is the role for you.

What you will be doing

Invoice Processing & PTP Operations

• Own and oversee end-to-end P2P processes with primary focus on invoice processing, vendor query management, vendor and GR/IR account reconciliations, and AP accounting including month-end and year-end close
• Define, monitor, and report on KPIs, SLAs, and control metrics, driving corrective actions where required
• Act as back-up for the Senior Manager, GBS Procure-to-Pay Tower Lead, covering purchasing, payments, and T&E activities

Risk, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure PTP processes operate in line with internal controls, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the design and effective operation of key internal controls across the PTP process, including SOX compliance and segregation of duties (SoD)
• Monitor control failures, incidents, and process deviations, leading remediation actions
• Partner with Risk & Control functions on control testing, issue tracking, and risk assessments

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, automation, and digitalization – such as e-invoicing and touchless processing
• Oversee change management activities, ensuring effective implementation and post-go-live stabilization
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation, walkthroughs, and issue remediation

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership to PTP teams, including management of Team Leaders
• Build a culture of accountability, compliance, quality, and continuous improvement
• Support capability building, succession planning, and talent development within the PTP organization

Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, IT, and Compliance, ensuring process stability and alignment
• Act as a key interface enabling effective execution of transformation initiatives across functions and geographies

You will report to the Senior Manager, GBS Procure to Pay Tower Lead.

What you need to succeed

Experience & Technical Expertise

• 10+ years of professional experience in Finance and Procure-to-Pay, ideally within GBS, SSC, or BPO organizations
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including management of Team Leaders
• 5+ years of hands-on P2P experience, covering invoice processing, vendor management, reconciliations, GR/IR account reconciliations, and AP accounting
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end PTP processes, including purchasing, payments, and T&E
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, including Accounts Payable, accruals, and working capital management
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (SOX) and operational risk management within finance processes
• Familiarity with SAP and accounting systems
• Understanding of process improvement methodologies – Lean, Six Sigma, automation, digital transformation

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of errors, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps
• Proven ability to cooperate with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills – you can influence across Finance, Procurement, Business Units, IT, and Legal
• Experienced in leading change and transformation initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations
• Ownership-driven, structured, and focused on outcomes – you follow through and build trust with your team and stakeholders

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related discipline

• What’s in it for you

• At Amer Sports, you'll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Flexibility: Choose how you work best with flexible hours and hybrid work options, and take time to contribute beyond your day-to-day role with two additional paid volunteer days.

• Health & active lifestyle support: Stay active and take care of your wellbeing with private medical care, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, well-being initiatives, and opportunities to join company sports activities.

• Employee benefits: Benefit from employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands, a cafeteria benefits platform, life insurance, holiday subsidies, and convenient office perks.

• Learning and development support: Grow your skills with financial support for education, professional courses, certifications, development opportunities, and language learning.

• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.

• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.

• We're in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together, and success is celebrated as a team.

• Purpose-driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.

• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter, and your work can create real impact.

• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.

• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.

• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.

• Finance: As a member of our Finance team, you'll work at the core of a global business, driving transformation, supporting growth, and shaping the future of finance across iconic sports and outdoor brands – all within a dynamic, fast-evolving environment.

• What to expect from the recruitment process

• CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.

• Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports' Talent Acquisition Team to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.

• Interviews: 2 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.

• Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

• Interested?

• Please submit your application via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.

• If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentacquisition at amersports dot com. Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!

• First application date: 22 October 2026

• Employment type: Employment Contract

• Amer Sports

• Amer Sports is a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic. Our brands are known for their detailed craftsmanship, unwavering authenticity, and premium market positioning. As creators of exceptional apparel, footwear, and equipment, we pride ourselves on cutting-edge innovation, performance, and designs that allow elite athletes and everyday consumers to perform their best.

• With over 15,400 employees globally, Amer Sports’ purpose is to elevate the world through sport. Our vision is to be the best sporting goods company in the world. With corporate offices in Helsinki, Munich, Kraków, New York, and Shanghai,