PTP Manager (Solutions & Controls)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

The PTP Manager (Solutions & Controls) role at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. presents an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class team in Budapest. You will have a key role in ensuring our financial operations run seamlessly, fostering both compliance and innovation within our ambitious organization. This role will give you the chance to use your proven expertise to develop and implement robust systems and processes that are crucial for our continued success while sustaing performance and lead the people agenda.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the operational performance of the Accounts Payable department, providing strategic direction and leadership.
• Ensure strict compliance with departmental and company policies.
• Perform essential administrative tasks related to personnel management.
• Support and guide employees through development and career path discussions.
• Conduct regular meetings with supervisors and team leaders to evaluate metrics, analyze month-end results, and address staff-related issues.
• Supervise all activities related to month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Find opportunities for continuous process improvement and suggest innovative solutions to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure the functionality of Thermo Fisher Scientific's financial systems with adequate internal controls.
• Provide support during internal and external audits and in SOX compliance initiatives, maintaining stringent control over operational procedures.
• Determine resource requirements and support hiring processes to ensure efficient personnel levels.
• Optimize the use of available tools and technology to improve processes.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external clients through various channels.
• Implement standardized operations methods to ensure tasks are accomplished with precision and success.
• Contribute to strategies promoting the continuous improvement of the Shared Service Center.
• Provide daily interaction, training, direction, and oversight of staff activities to ensure coordination, accuracy, and timely delivery of work outputs.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a proven track record in similar positions within a Shared Services environment, with over 8 years of experience.
• Profound knowledge of Accounts Payable and Requisitions to Purchase Order processes.
• Experience in Data Analysis and Reporting, with a focus on improving execution methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in team performance measurement.
• Proficiency in English: B2+ level.
• Desirable: Basic knowledge of AP Terminology in languages such as German, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, or French.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and advanced Excel.
• Experience with Coupa and ERPs like Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, and Mainframe.
• Familiarity with US GAAP.