AP Manager Job Description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At SCIEX, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As part of SCIEX, you will help to influence life changing research and outcomes, while accelerating your potential. For more than 50 years, we have been empowering our customers to solve the most impactful analytical challenges in quantitation and characterization through ground-breaking innovation and outstanding reliability and support. You will be part of a winning team, enabled by DBS, that is passionate about helping life science experts around the world get to answers they can trust.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Accounts Payable Manager  is responsible for  leading our Accounts Payable (AP) function. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence in our EMEA Finance Shared Services Center, ensuring optimal end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management, as well as supporting broader finance transformation initiatives across the organization.

This position reports to the Senior Accounts Payable Manager and is part of the Accounts Payable team located in India Mumbai  and will be an on-site role  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Oversee daily AP activities such as three-way match invoice posting, mailbox management, and non-PO invoice handling, ensuring accuracy in vendor invoices, internal approvals, and coding of accounts and cost centers.Ensure timely and accurate execution of payment proposals and vendor master data updates. Maintain the AP subledger and ensure alignment with general ledger controls. Monitor team performance through KPIs and implement resolution stepsBuild strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to support cost center management and financial transparency.Ensure robust internal controls, compliance with company policies, and adherence to SOX requirements. Provide audit support as required.Deliver timely and accurate financial records, with a focus on operational efficiency. This includes running smooth and effective monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and accruals.Analyze variances between actuals, accruals, and forecasts to provide actionable insights. Develop and coach the AP team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and collaboration.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline AP processes and enhance automation.

The essential requirements of the job include:

MBA in finance/master's in commerce with 10+ years of experience in finance operations or a similar role, with a strong background in AP leadership.Fluent in English (written and verbal) is essential.Proven ability to engage, lead and develop strong teams, manage change, and drive process improvements.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Knowledge of VAT/GST regulations.Experience Project ManagementExperience in other financial systems such as Oracle, Esker, PowerBI, Blackline, HFM.

SCIEX, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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