Accounts Payable Transformation Lead

This role is responsible for supporting the Procure-to-Pay Process Owner in the successful transition and operational stabilization of a newly introduced AI-based Accounts Payable automation tool within the Accounting Shared Services organization. The person will drive daily operational activities independently, work closely with AP, IT, Procurement, and other finance/business stakeholders to support the tool rollout. This person will serve as a key point of contact for operational issue resolution, process monitoring, and training delivery. The role plays a critical part in driving user adoption, change management and managing go-live and hypercare activities, and ensuring post-implementation KPIs are met and continuously improved without disruption to business operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Act as a daily operational support contact for the Accounts Payable (Invoice Processing) team during the transition period
• Provide hands-on operational support and coordination for the AI tool implementation, including during the go-live and hypercare periods
• Handle and escalate operational issues to the PTP Process Owner as needed
• Prepare RCA for recurring or critical process issues
• Coordinate and deliver training, onboarding, and change management activities for AP team members, Procurement, and Business Approvers.
• Support the PTP Process Owner / Project Owner with continuous success KPI monitoring and identification of process improvement opportunities
• Contribute to the stabilization and optimization of key KPIs in the post go-live phase
• Ensure that process documentation, issue logs, and feedback loops are maintained and continuously updated
• Serve as a liaison between the AI tool provider, internal IT, Procurement, Finance, and other relevant business stakeholders
• Supporting the tool implementation globally for EMEA, US and APAC regions
• Demonstrated interest in AI technologies and their application within finance processes; actively seeks opportunities to leverage AI tools to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

What You Bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effectively interacting with AP team members, cross-functional stakeholders (IT, Procurement, Finance), and leadership
• Solid understanding of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (PTP) processes; experience with process transitions or system implementations is a strong advantage
• Process-oriented and detail-focused mindset with a proactive attitude toward identifying and addressing inefficiencies
• Ability to handle operational escalations and facilitate timely resolution through root cause analysis and follow-up
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change; able to support transition activities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in parallel during go-live and stabilization phases
• Experience with AI-enabled tools, finance automation platforms, or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle) is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver training or onboarding materials across diverse stakeholder groups
• Analytical thinking and reporting skills; able to interpret operational KPIs and suggest data-driven improvements
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and resilience; capable of working independently while supporting a larger transformation effort
• Collaborative, team-focused attitude with a strong commitment to service delivery and continuous improvement
• Professional English fluency, both written and spoken

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is required
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CMA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma) is an advantage but not mandatory

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (PTP), or related finance operations
• Prior involvement in system implementations, process transitions, or finance automation projects is highly preferred
• Experience in working within a shared services or global business services (GBS) environment is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with IT, Procurement, and Finance stakeholders
• Previous experience in training, onboarding, or change management activities is desirable
• Exposure to project coordination or process improvement initiatives is beneficial, even if not in a formal project manager role

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see. 

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including: 

• Life and accident insurance
• Private Health Care Services – unlimited examinations, checkups in numerous specialties free of charge
• Competitive salary and cafeteria
• 100% commuting allowance for non Budapest residents, monthly BKK pass
• Annual bonus
• Annual salary review
• Marriage and childbirth allowance
• School start allowance
• Loyalty award
• Employee Referral Program with remarkable referral bonus
• All You Can Move contract possibility and gym facility usage for free of charge
• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite and 2 days home office. Our office is located in Budapest, Futó u. 47, 1082)