Mondelez International products
Mondelēz International Logo

Mondelēz International

Accounts Payable Lead Northern Europe

Posted 6 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Hybrid
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Senior level
Hybrid
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Senior level
As Accounts Payable Lead at Mondelez International, you will manage a team overseeing significant payment and invoice volumes. Key responsibilities include stakeholder management, compliance with KPIs and SLAs, process improvement, and training. You will act as a subject matter expert in Accounts Payable, driving efficiency and customer relationship management within the finance sector.
The summary above was generated by AI

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
Come and join Mondelez International as Accounts Payable Lead, Northern Europe based in Bournville!
In this role you will lead one of the largest Business Units in Europe, managing a small team, acting as the key liaison between Mondelez and the BPO, ensuring compliance with KPIS, SLAs and providing outstanding customer experience. You will drive continuous improvement, leading training and managing projects. As a senior Finance professional with extensive knowledge in Accounts Payable you will act as the subject matter expert in this area for your cluster.
In this role you will:

  • Manage approx.1.5 billion worth of payment with 165,000 Invoices in a Year
  • Manage approx. 500 million worth of Exceptions with 5,000 Invoices in a year
  • Lead stakeholder management for finance, procurement, and suppliers
  • Manage the relationships between Accenture and Mondelez and will possess excellent relationship management skills.
  • Manage 3 Accounts Payable resources


The role

  • Manage stakeholders for one of the biggest Business Units in Europe
  • Build local proximity with suppliers in given BUs to streamline experience for all strategic suppliers and help procurement to negotiate better.
  • Exceptional Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expertise
  • In-depth transaction level SAP knowledge
  • Handling Accounts Payable exceptions & query management
  • Handling day to day fire fighting from internal and external stake holders
  • BPO Operations experience to work with service provider and to improve customer experience.
  • Monitoring Service provider KPI, SLA & manage Accounts Payable processes within Industry / Mondelez compliance frame.
  • Manage Payment Term law across European Countries as the European Union have decided to apply the Payment term law.
  • European Geography knowledge with local VAT & Tax laws
  • Drive continuous improvement with Service Provider for your respective cluster and Europe.
  • Stakeholder management with Internal Procurement, Finance, Mdlz plants and Suppliers to build a strong work relationship.
  • Knowledge cascading including training others and creating process documentation.
  • Open to take any additional responsibilities, all types of Project management support for the respective cluster, BU and region.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with judgment and decision-making capability and the ability to articulate ideas, actively listen, and read non-verbal communication.
  • Engaging, inspiring, and influencing people.
  • Analysing and synthesizing ideas to draw objective conclusions and to write concise reports.


This role is based in our Birmingham (Bournville) office. We operate a hybrid model - 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
Benefits

  • Annual Bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy 5 extra days
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Contributory Pension
  • Discounts on a range of products and services
  • Free secure parking
  • Training and development opportunities


Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER
Job Type
Regular
Service Operations (Delivery)
Global Business Services

Similar Jobs at Mondelēz International

16 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, GBR
Entry level
Entry level
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
As a Chocolate Taster, you will evaluate and provide feedback on Mondelez products, using a defined vocabulary to communicate your opinions. You will work alongside other tasters to achieve a consensus on taste profiles and adapt your feedback based on training provided.
Yesterday
Hybrid
Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon, England, GBR
Senior level
Senior level
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
The Group Leader R&D at Ernest Jackson & Co Ltd leads product and process development while ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include managing a team, handling a significant budget, communicating with stakeholders, and overseeing compliance with GMP guidelines. The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and continuous improvement in a multi-disciplinary environment.
4 Days Ago
Hybrid
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, GBR
Internship
Internship
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
The Consumer Science Degree Apprentice will work with the Consumer Science team to support product evaluation and development. Responsibilities include preparing confectionary samples, conducting sensory panels, analyzing data, and providing insights to improve products and packaging. This is a 4-5 year program combined with studies in Food Science and Technology.
Top Skills: Consumer ResearchData AnalysisFood ScienceMS OfficeSensory Analysis

What you need to know about the London Tech Scene

London isn't just a hub for established businesses; it's also a nursery for innovation. Boasting one of the most recognized fintech ecosystems in Europe, attracting billions in investments each year, London's success has made it a go-to destination for startups looking to make their mark. Top U.K. companies like Hoptin, Moneybox and Marshmallow have already made the city their base — yet fintech is just the beginning. From healthtech to renewable energy to cybersecurity and beyond, the city's startups are breaking new ground across a range of industries.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account