Freelance Financial AP (Accounts Payable) Accounting Process Specialist
Description
This freelance mission supports a rapidly scaling industrial organization that has expanded from hundreds of millions in revenue to well over €1bn in a relatively short period. While commercial growth has accelerated, the finance function, specifically the Accounts Payable operation, must now evolve to become highly automated, data-driven, and process-led.
The key objective of this role is to build a world-class, scalable, and largely no-touch AP function capable of handling significant transaction volumes through automation, intelligent monitoring, and continuous process improvement.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of Accounts Payable operations with a strong focus on process design, automation, and monitoring
* Support and structure AP scaling in line with company growth (€1bn+) and increasing transaction volumes
* Professionalise and optimise the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process with minimal manual intervention
* Design, implement, and maintain high-volume, no-touch AP processes suitable for industrial operations
* Oversee automated invoice processing, invoicing, and payment flows, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
* Monitor AP processes and systems to identify exceptions, false flags, and process deviations
* Create and operate an AP “cockpit” using data, KPIs, and operational metrics to track performance
* Proactively identify, flag, and resolve process bottlenecks using data-driven insights
* Plan capacity and workload to support continuous growth while reducing manual processing effort
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, and system optimisation
* Collaborate with IT, procurement, and finance to improve system workflows, data quality, and controls
* Act as the internal subject-matter expert for all things Accounts Payable processes and systems
Requirements for the Candidate
Experience & Mindset
* Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience
* Strong AP focus with a clear interest in process ownership and automated operations
* Proven track record of process improvement with measurable, data-driven results
* Experience in high-growth, high-volume, or industrial environments
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling organisation
* Strong continuous improvement, analytical, and problem-solving mindset
Skills & Communication
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Able to translate operational, system, and data challenges into structured process improvements
* English-only working environment (fluency required)
Technology
* Hands-on experience with AP systems and automated invoice processing tools
* Experience monitoring system-driven processes and managing exceptions
* SAP experience is a strong plus but not mandatory
* Basic to solid IT and data knowledge (e.g. system flows, controls, reporting) is highly preferred
This role suits a junior to medior AP professional who takes pride in building, automating, and continuously improving best-in-class Accounts Payable processes within a complex, high-growth industrial environment.
Project Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 6–12 Months
Contract Type: Freelance
Location: Sint-Truiden
Hours Per Week: 40
Onsite Policy: 2–3 Day Onsite Per Week
Language: English
If interested, please send your most up to date CV over to gabriel.toma@vividresourcing.com .