Manager, Center of Excellence (CoE), Purchase to Pay

About the role

In this role you will support the Leader Accounts Payable within the Finance & Accounting Center of Excellence and drive key initiatives in the Purchase to Pay (PTP) area across the EMENA region.

Key responsibilities

• Define business and technical requirements for process optimizations and automation in Accounts Payable.
• Implement and support Vendor Invoice Management solutions such as xFlow and/or OpenText for SAP.
• Coordinate and manage PTP activities of the external Shared Service Center for the LIXIL EMENA region.
• Proactively identify functional and process‑related issues, harmonisation potential, and develop documentation and work instructions for the PTP area, especially for the BPO provider.
• Implement new processes and optimise existing processes and solutions within PTP.
• Prepare and analyse monthly performance evaluations for the respective country organisations.
• Work independently while collaborating closely with the central CoE team in Germany across the EMENA region.

Required profile

• Apprenticeship or bachelor’s degree in economics with a focus on finance and accounting.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a comparable PTP position (e.g., SSC, Finance Operations, process consulting).
• Willingness and ability to delve deeply into technical topics.
• Strong communication skills, team orientation and a structured, self‑directed work style.
• Passion for innovation and a solid technical understanding of digital tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
• Enjoyment of working in a highly international environment.

Required skills

• SAP MM/FI
• ARIBA
• xFlow (Vendor Invoice Management)
• OpenText (Vendor Invoice Management)

What we offer

• Attractive market‑competitive compensation.
• Flexible working time model.
• Individual development through internal training and development programs.
• Professional onboarding for a successful start.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits such as discounts on travel, fashion, media, mobile contracts, and more.
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with equal opportunities for all.
• A highly motivated, appreciative national and international team that supports your growth.