Business Services AP Operations & Finance Excellence Lead

Business Services AP Operations & Finance Excellence Lead Our purpose is to celebrate and liberate the diversity of beauty. We challenge convention through invention, expanding our horizons to enrich your reality with possibility. We build brands to inspire and enable our consumers to experience the confidence and joy of expressing their beauty, their way. RESPONSIBILITIES This role is an integral part of Coty Global Business Services Finance Operations Team which is responsible for an operational excellence and smooth delivery for Accounts Payables domain managed under Business Processing Outsourcing partner globally in all centres. Business Services AP Operations & Finance Excellence Lead is responsible for managing Business Process Outsourcing Partner operations directly, being at the same time focal point for local market CFOs, LECs, Finance Business Partners & Regional Leads globally partnering with Global Business Services Transformation and GPO team on process improvements & transformation. Your main focus: Own the operational agenda run by BPO and keep them accountable for operational delivery Support resolution of escalations addressed by local FBPs/Regional Leads to find balanced, fact based outcome and clear next steps Partner with AP Global Process Owner and country FBPs, regional leads on any new projects affecting BPO from Operations perspective, provide insights on Operations (any new scope, de-scope, and expansion of existing scope) Build strong open and transparent relationship with BPO, Local Markets, Regional Leads supporting/driving their areas of concern as required Working for Coty means joining a company in which we believe in equality and inclusion for all, we stand in solidarity with those who fight for freedom, justice, and equal rights, regardless of who you are or who you love. We build brands to inspire and enable our consumers to feel the confidence and joy of expressing their beauty, in their own way. The operations team consists of 6 professionals and you will work closely together with several departments such as the finance community (AP local market representatives, our SSC AP operation teams & the Legal entity controllers, market CFO’s, IT). All your colleagues are passionate with different backgrounds and expertise. They are all very much solution oriented and with one team approach. Working in the team, you will get energized in a fast-moving environment, have some fun & keep learning on daily basis. YOU ARE A COTY FIT You are passionate about beauty! As an experienced Business Services AP Operations & Finance Excellence Lead, you will get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse, and international environment. Other than that, you have: Broad experience in finance and accounting and AP or in BPO environment In depth knowledge of end-to-end AP processes and operations, best practices, and improvement enablers Exposure to multiple tools and methodologies and familiar with financial and ERP systems, ideally SAP, HFM Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and build strong business relationships through strong communication, networking and negotiation skills across all levels of the organization globally Self-starter able to work independently and able to prioritize tasks & workload with excellent attention to detail, results orientated Ability to work in an international business context, advanced English (both verbal and written) is essential Willing to travel as required OUR BENEFITS As our Business Services AP Operations & Finance Excellence Lead, some of the benefits you will receive are: A salary that matches your knowledge and experience Possibility of building a professional path in the dynamic growing company promoting culture of kindness Attractive benefits package including private healthcare, benefits from our cafeteria program, travelcard reimbursement, discounts on company products, extra day of holidays for birthday and more Omni-Working: Hybrid flexible working model enabling employees to balance remote and office-based work and promote work / life balance RECRUITMENT PROCESS A telephone/online introductory meeting A first online/in-person interview A second interview You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment ABOUT COTY Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty! For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit