About the job
About the Role
As the Accounts Payable Team Lead at H&M Group, you will oversee the daily operations of our Accounts Payable team, providing leadership, direction, and guidance to team members. You will embody H&M's values, ensuring that our processes are executed efficiently and in alignment with our global standards. Your expertise will be pivotal in refining our AP processes, enabling effective collaboration, and facilitating comprehensive support across our organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a role model for H&M values in action.
- Conduct staff assessments and foster a culture of positive feedback.
- Enhance processes and establish streamlined workflows within your area.
- Collaborate closely with your manager to align goals and priorities.
- Lead operational initiatives and implement new strategies.
- Plan and allocate team workloads effectively to optimize daily operations.
- Motivate, delegate, and inspire team members to excel in their roles.
- Ensure collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders while aligning with department objectives.
- Act as the primary point of contact for your team, sharing knowledge and insights to elevate our Accounts Payable practices.
- Partner with Process Leads and Experts to maintain alignment with organizational goals.
- Strategize on deploying new initiatives to enhance the Accounts Payable process.
- Guarantee quality in your area through guidance from other accounting functions.
- Ensure timely sharing of vital information among colleagues.
- Take ownership of your knowledge and understanding of H&M processes.
- Communicate guidelines and educate stakeholders to ensure compliance.
- Build and maintain a strong network with other functions.
- Create training materials and e-learning resources for Accounts Payable systems.
- Become a global super user for Accounts Payable, addressing inquiries from stakeholders and nurturing a super user network.
- Accountable for meeting legal obligations in accordance with local laws and regulations.
- Negotiate agreements and procure services from external stakeholders.
- Facilitate clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders.