Accounts Payable Team Leader
Con Esperienza
Chiesi Farmaceutici
Parma, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italia
Hybrid
Contratto a tempo indeterminato
Pharmaceuticals / Biopharmaceuticals
Descrizione della Posizione Lavorativa
Posted: 17 June 2026 — Department: Global Finance — Business Area: Accounting/Finance & Control — Contract: Permanent, Direct Employee.
Chiesi is an international, research-driven biopharmaceutical group headquartered in Parma with around 90 years of history and operations in over 30 countries. The company employs more than 8,000 people and focuses on sustainable innovation; it is a Benefit Corporation and certified B Corp with strong commitments to transparency, ethics, diversity and inclusion.
Role overview
The Accounts Payable Delivery Team Leader (Italy) within the Global Finance network is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of AP operations in full alignment with global processes. The role blends people leadership, operational oversight and hands-on AP expertise, with a focus on meeting deadlines, maintaining quality and driving continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Operational delivery & control: ensure timely and accurate execution of AP activities including invoice processing, vendor master data, payment proposals, payments and reconciliations; monitor daily operations, remove bottlenecks and meet SLAs/OLAs; manage vendor payments and reimbursements; lead monthly and year-end close for accounts payable and prepare monthly AP reports with commentary on long-aging balances; carry out other tasks assigned by the Global Process Owner.
- Team leadership: lead, coach and develop the AP team, set clear objectives, monitor performance and foster a collaborative, high-performance, service-oriented environment.
- Process improvement: promote standardization, simplification and automation of AP processes; improve policies and procedures for efficiency and control; collaborate with Procurement and other stakeholders to optimise the purchase-to-pay cycle.
- Compliance, risk & audit: ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies and local regulations (including Italian VAT); identify and escalate process deviations or risks to the Global Process Owner; support internal and external audits with accurate and timely documentation.
Qualifications & experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Experience: at least 4 years in accounting roles with strong knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and month/year-end closing activities.
- Technical knowledge: solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP); knowledge of Italian tax and regulatory requirements is mandatory; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4); advanced MS Excel and Office skills.
- Languages: fluent in English and Italian.
Competencies
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving approach
- High attention to detail and control awareness
- Customer-oriented with effective stakeholder management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High integrity, confidentiality and alignment with company values
Location & working model
The role is based in Parma with the expectation to be in the office three times a week (hybrid arrangement).
Benefits
- Competitive salary package with base salary, performance bonuses and market-benchmarked benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare programs and work-life balance initiatives
- Relocation support and tax assistance for international hires
- Flexible working arrangements and access to training and development resources