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Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC)
Abbott Ireland supports several Abbott’s European businesses from their Finance SSC in Ireland (Cherrywood) to maximize the scope of services. You will be working as part of a dynamic and diverse organisation alongside outstanding people who are forward thinking, collaborative, and recognised leaders in their areas. We can offer an excellent benefits package including a clear career development path. We invest in our people’s ongoing learning and professional development.
 

Position Summary: 
The PTP analyst will be the main contact for all PTP queries and activities for their entities.  They will support the regional PTP team leads to execute the core STP processes inclusive of Accounts Payable (AP), Help Desk support, Payments, Month End Close, Compliance and Controls processes and will support their markets in timely executing these activities.

PTP Analysts will participate and support continuous improvement and implement ideas as agreed with management.

The role is accountable to perform the day-to-day shared service PTP operations for the area assigned including but not limited to:

Accountability for the GRIR process with a clear understanding of process ownership and compliance around GRIRManaging the PTP function for their markets by liaising with local business to resolve invoice processing, payment, and vendor master issues in a timely manner.Maintaining and strengthen relationships with PTP business customers through communication and reporting:Paid on Time / Invoice Issue Resolution / Payment ErrorsAnalysis and reporting of ERP account debit balances.Actively contribute to PTP dashboards for all activities in PTP scope, for distribution to site and divisionsProvide regular analysis on PTP activities under their management to further standardise the PTP activities
 

Main Responsibilities include:
 

Support Migration into Shared Service Model.Perform and coordinate the PTP activities for Shared ServicesAssist the PTP Regional Team Lead in performing, facilitating, and reviewing day to day PTP operation within the center and the 3rd party provider.Assure processing is performed within standards and allows for service level attainment.Assist in issue resolution with or between internal contributors or external parties to the process.Assist the Regional PTP Lead in developing and reviewing scorecard results for Accounts Payable.Continuously improve process design focusing on simplification, standardization, quality improvement and cost minimizationThe Regional PTP Analyst supports the Regional STP Lead to execute Accounts Payable (AP) and Travel and Entertainment (T&E) processes in the regional Shared Service center and with the 3rd party outsource locations supporting the region.

The ideal candidate:

Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to easily identify trends, troubleshoot, document, escalate, track, and resolve issues.Ability to evaluate processes and recommend automation design solutions.Problem solving mindset.Attention to Detail - Focuses on the thoroughness and accuracy of work, including but not limited to ability to review information and follow appropriate guidelines.Understands and anticipates internal and external business needs and acts accordingly.Effective Communication - Expresses ideas effectively through multiple channelsInterpersonal Skills - Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and colleagues.Achievement/Motivation - Drives for success; shows persistence and perseverance to achieve concrete and tangible results; acts and shows tenacity when faced with resistance.Quantity/Quality of Work - Consistently produces accurate, thorough, and complete work within defined timelines.Accountability - Accepts responsibility with a high level of ownership and commitment to achieve results.CI & Process mindsetOpen minded & empathise with others.Ability to communicate & collaborate with all stakeholders.Analytical & problem-solving skills

Minimum Education or equivalent experience

BA degree in Business or Accounting with an influence on automation and continuous improvements highly preferred.

Minimum Experience

3years+ of PTP/STP experience inclusive of all aspects of Accounts Payable, Travel and Expense and Supplier Enablement, within a complex global organizationStrong knowledge of all Accounts Payable best practices and solutionsShared Service Operations experience is essentialGood understanding of key business and finance processes in Shared Service Organization (SSO)Program implementation skills & experience requiredProven experience in Process ImprovementPowerBI and PowerApps experience desirableGood knowledge of SAP & Other non-SAP ERP data processing systems requiredExperience working with and managing of 3rd party outsource providers

Minimum Language Skills: English required; French language desirable