AP Team lead, APP & HQ

Oversee Accounts Payable operations within a global SSC

NKT is part of a global organization supporting the green transition through advanced cable solutions. We are now looking for an AP Team Leader to join our Shared Service Center in Kaunas. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring reliable Accounts Payable operations, people performance, and process quality across Distribution and HQ activities. You will work closely with Finance, Procurement, and SSC stakeholders in an international environment. The agreement will be temporary for around 2 year, with the possibility of extension. Are you interested in combining people management with operational responsibility in a global finance setup?

Ensure high quality Accounts Payable operations across business lines

In this role, you will have responsibility for the daily Accounts Payable operations within the Shared Service Center, covering assigned business lines. You will support team performance, ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers close collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and other SSC functions, with a clear focus on quality, reliability, and transparency in processes and deliveries.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Manage daily AP operations to ensure accurate and timely processing in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Support and develop team members through clear objectives, feedback, and performance follow up.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Monitor operational performance using dashboards and agreed metrics, addressing deviations and risks.
• Support process harmonization, documentation, training, and improvement initiatives.

You will report to the SSC Strategy and Performance Improvement Manager. The position is based in Kaunas, Lithuania, within a Shared Service Center setup.

People focused Accounts Payable professional in an SSC environment

You value structured collaboration and clear communication and are comfortable working in an environment with defined processes, controls, and performance expectations. You approach difficult situations, maintain oversight during busy periods, and support others through change. You are motivated by creating clarity in daily operations and supporting a team through consistent ways of working.

You also have:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or accounting, including supervisory experience.
• Experience from a Shared Service Center or international finance environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience working with SAP or another financial system.

Supporting finance operations in the green energy transition

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We are establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.
You will join a collaborative Shared Service Center where development, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning are encouraged. The role offers exposure to international stakeholders, structured processes, and improvement initiatives supporting NKT’s contribution to a more sustainable future. You will have opportunities to grow your people management and operational capabilities within a global organization.
“As a leader, I value consistency, transparency, and teamwork in our daily operations. This role plays an important part in ensuring stable AP processes while supporting the team’s development,” says Hiring Manager, Erika Rimkutė.

We offer you a modern office at Kauno Dokas with workplace where your knowledge and experience matter and also one full of growth opportunities, opportunities, and potential. In addition, we are offering:

• Opportunity to be a part of the global team.
• Interesting challenges and tasks, learning opportunities.
• Private health insurance.
• Additional 4 days of paid holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Tai chi classes on a regular basis.
• Company-funded access to Linkedin Learning platform.
• Free parking next to the office.

Salary range for this position is from 3800 Eur to 4500 Eur Gross.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here! Aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. We will review applications continuously and close the process when we find the right match. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ugnė Šidlauskė, HR Partner at Ugne.Sidlauske@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. 

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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com