Decathlon Switzerland is growing rapidly, aiming for over 50 stores and approximately 500M€ GMV by the end of 2026. To support this growth and the transformation of our finance and procurement ERP, we are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as a Senior Accounts Payable & AP Leader, based in our Geneva or Lausanne offices. You will report directly to the accounting leader and play a strategic and operational role in leading and structuring the Accounts Payable team, ensuring seamless daily operations, and driving process transformations.
Your tasks
- Structure O2P (Order to Pay) processes by defining responsibilities and optimizing workflows to support business growth.
- Lead, mentor, support, develop, and train local teammates across the country.
- Ensure high performance across key KPIs (DPO, invoice processing times, automation rates) and provide regular reporting to management.
- Oversee the complete Accounts Payable cycle, serving as the escalation point for complex issues and ensuring monthly/yearly closing excellence.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships through clear and professional communication.
- Structure, document, and deploy a standardized Procurement process, diagnose operational issues, and lead targeted recovery plans.
- Establish a robust internal control framework to mitigate risks and billing errors.
- Act as a key project stakeholder in the migration and transformation of ERP and Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) systems.
- Lead change management initiatives for the finance team and provide operational guidelines/training to internal non-finance stakeholders.
- Ensure full compliance with Swiss accounting standards, local regulations, and Group governance guidelines throughout system changes.
- Guarantee data quality for purchases, including vendor data, invoicing, and reporting.
What you bring
- 5 to 7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and General Accounting, including at least 2 years in a leadership, team lead, or senior coordination role.
- Strong working knowledge of core accounting systems, such as Oracle.
- Hands-on experience with expense and P2P platforms, group reporting, and BI tools.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
- Experience leading or participating in ERP migrations and system implementations is a significant asset.
- Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
- Working proficiency in German is a strong advantage for communication with Swiss-German stores and business partners.
- Proven ability to build and structure processes from scratch, mentor and upskill junior team members, and champion organizational change.
- Strong affinity for data and numbers, a continuous improvement mindset, and a structured approach to solving complex problems.
- A genuine passion for sports, embodying the active, dynamic, and team-oriented culture of the company.
About the company
Decathlon Switzerland is expanding quickly, targeting over 50 stores and significant growth in the coming years, with a focus on an active, dynamic, and team-oriented culture.
The team
You will be part of a team based in Geneva or Lausanne, reporting directly to the accounting leader, and supporting, developing, and training teammates across the country.