
Lead and develop a high-performing Invoice Controlling team, ensuring accurate processing of goods-related invoices across multiple countries. Own and present team and company KPIs and OKRs, translating performance insights into concrete improvement initiatives. Manage relationships with international vendors, ensuring timely and accurate processing of goods invoices. Oversee and continuously improve the end-to-end 3-way matching process. Manage and escalate invoice-related queries; prepare reports, analyses, and management summaries as required. Lead a mixed hybrid and non-hybrid team, including task allocation, performance feedback, coaching, and development. Collaborate with vendors on invoice accuracy, including the management of credit and debit notes. Support METRO Markets’ internationalization strategy by building scalable Accounts Payable processes. Partner with Tech and ERP teams to drive automation initiatives (OCR, EDI) and continuous system improvements. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate bookkeeping and strong integration between Accounts Payable and General Ledger. Support the preparation and review of financial statements in line with IFRS and German GAAP, ensuring completeness of AP-related balances. Analyze financial and operational data to support decision-making, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. Contribute to month-end closing activities and help shape the future accounting