Associate Director Accounts Payable (m/f/d)

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Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
Hybrid
Senior level
Healthtech • Retail • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Lead and scale Accounts Payable operations for a high-volume e-pharmacy, managing a large team, owning end-to-end AP processes, driving automation and ERP adoption, and partnering with Finance, Procurement and stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement and transformation.
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Company Description

About Redcare Pharmacy: 

As Europe’s No.1 e-pharmacy Redcare Pharmacy is powered by passionate teams and cutting-edge innovation. We strive to create a healthy collaborative work environment where every employee feels valued and inspired to contribute to our vision “Until every human has their health”. If you’re seeking a career that offers purpose and aligns with your values join us and start your #Redcareer today. 

About the Role:

As Senior Manager Accounts Payable, you will take ownership of a core finance function at Redcare, ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-quality AP operations across a complex, high volume environment.

You will lead and develop a large team, bring structure to a growing organization, and drive improvements in processes, systems, and ways of working. This is a highly visible role with strong cross-functional exposure, giving you the opportunity to shape how AP operates at scale. 

Job Description

About your Tasks:

  • Lead and further develop a large AP organization, fostering a structured and high-performing environment  
  • Own end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability  
  • Drive operational excellence by improving processes, automation, and system usage (ERP & related tools)  
  • Collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, and other departments  
  • Lead change and transformation initiatives, bringing structural and continuous improvement into the function.

Qualifications

About you: 

  • 6+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, including leadership responsibility in larger or complex setups  
  • Strong people leader with the ability to structure teams, develop talent, and drive accountability  
  • Hands-on mindset with a strong eye for detail and the ability to dive deep into operations  
  • Experience with ERP systems and automation, combined with a process improvement mindset  
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate in a dynamic environment; German is a plus 

Additional Information

About your Benefits: 

To best support you with your individual needs-whether it's leading a healthy life, having enough time for yourself, or developing your skills—we offer a wide range of location-specific benefits:  

  • Travel Allowance: Not all employees live close to our office. Therefore, we support your daily commute with a travel allowance. This compensation is in addition to your salary.  

  • Vacation: We offer 28 vacation days and an annual vacation bonus (8% of your annual gross salary) in addition to your salary.  

  • Company Pension Plan: Your future is important to us, which is why we offer you an excellent and contribution-free company pension plan.  

  • Employee Discounts: Several times a year, we offer discounted employee sales directly on-site, as well as a 10% discount on our online selection.  

  • Development: Grow! We support and promote your personal development through various internal and external training programs.  

  • Redcare Events: We foster team building through creative team events and celebrate our successes together at regularly held parties.  

  • Sports: We have our own fitness room that you can use during your break or before/after work. Additionally, during your breaks, you can enjoy the cozy relaxation room, table tennis etc.

  • Mental health: Get quick professional help from psychologists from nilo if you feel overwhelmed in your personal or professional life. Anonymously and free of charge. 

Skills Required

  • 6+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, including leadership responsibility in larger or complex setups
  • Proven people leadership ability to structure teams, develop talent, and drive accountability
  • Hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to dive deep into operations
  • Experience with ERP systems and automation and a process improvement mindset
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to operate in a dynamic environment
  • German language skills
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The Company
743 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

As Redcare Pharmacy - formerly known as Shop Apotheke Europe - we put care at the heart of everything we do, guiding people through their health to help turn bad days into better ones. We are Europe’s people-first pharmacy. Start your #Redcareer now! Let's grow together. We are an international company that is currently active in seven countries in Europe and is growing rapidly. Our headquarters as well as on of our distribution centre are located in Sevenum in the Netherlands near the German border. Our other distribution centre is in Milan, Italy. In total, we have locations in Cologne, Berlin, Munich, Tongeren, Warsaw, Milan, Lille and Eindhoven. We are always looking for new colleagues - people who not only get involved in our international team, but who want to actively take on responsibility and who want to grow together with us as a strong partner

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