Global Accounts Payable Senior Analyst (18 Month Fixed Term Contract - Remote / Home Based)

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Job Description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Global Accounts Payable Senior Analyst to support the Global Accounts Payable function during a period of ongoing transformation and process enhancement.

This role will partner closely with the on-shore Global Accounts Payable team, off-shore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider, Procurement Operations, Treasury, Jazzicians and other key stakeholders to ensure the efficient processing of accounts payable transactions, support controls compliance, and drive operational improvements across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.

The successful candidate will bring strong AP operational expertise, analytical skills, systems knowledge, and experience working in a global environment. This is a hands-on role focused on issue resolution,  reporting, and supporting projects related to AP, Travel & Expense (T&E) activities.

This position reports to the Associate Director, Global Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Operations
  • Support daily global AP operations and act as a key liaison between Jazz stakeholders and the AP BPO provider.
  • Monitor AP workflows and support the timely resolution of invoice processing, payment, supplier, and accounting issues.
  • Support management of AP service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions, blocked invoices, duplicate payments, aging items, and vendor inquiries.
  • Partner with Procurement Operations to support improvements within the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process.
  • Assist in maintaining AP policies, procedures, process documentation, and internal control narratives.
  • Perform detailed analysis of AP data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Process Improvement & Project Support
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and user experience within AP processes.
  • Support AP transformation initiatives and process standardization efforts.
  • Assist with development of training materials, user guides, and process documentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience working in a shared services or outsourced service delivery environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience preparing reports and presenting findings to business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and IT teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a global environment.

Required Education and Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or shared services experience.
• Experience supporting global AP operations in a multinational organization preferred.
• Experience working with outsourced providers or global service delivery teams preferred.
• Hands-on experience with:
• SAP S/4HANA
• Coupa
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Preferred Experience

• Pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated industry experience.
• Experience supporting AP transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with e-invoicing solutions and AP automation tools.
• Experience supporting system implementation, testing, or enhancement projects.

Key Deliverables During Assignment

• Support stabilization and optimization of AP operations.
• Assist with invoice exception reduction and backlog management.
• Ensure timely resolution of AP, T&E, related issues.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits