Guide Accounts Payable operations and continuous improvement 

Are you interested in managing Accounts Payable operations in an international environment while contributing to NKT's growth and the green transition? As AP & TEM Team Lead, you will oversee daily service delivery, team performance, process development, and stakeholder collaboration across multiple business lines in a company where quality, continuous improvement and professional partnerships are central to the way we work. We are looking for an AP Team Lead to join our Shared Service Centre team in Kaunas on a temporary contract covering a maternity leave with a solid opportunity to stay in the leadership position permanently. This role is initially established as a fixed-term position, NKT is a global organisation with many career opportunities across functions and locations, and we are committed to retaining employees whenever possible.

Ensure high-quality Accounts Payable service delivery 

As AP & TEM Team Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring stable, accurate, and timely Accounts Payable operations while supporting process harmonisation, compliance, digitalisation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Finance, Procurement, vendors, and Shared Service Centre colleagues, you will coordinate daily operations, support team development, monitor performance indicators, and ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal policies, and process documentation. The position combines people management, operational oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and change implementation in a growing international environment.  

Your responsibility will be to: 

• Manage and develop the AP operational team, including performance, engagement and development activities. 
• Ensure high-quality Accounts Payable service delivery and meeting KPIs and service levels.
• Monitor operational performance, controls, compliance requirements and process quality.
• Support process standardisation, digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors while managing escalations and service issues. 

The position is based in Kaunas, Lithuania, and reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.  

People-focused manager who values collaboration and improvement 

You enjoy creating a supportive and accountable working environment where people can perform at their best. You communicate openly, build constructive relationships, and approach challenges with a structured and solution-oriented mindset. You are comfortable balancing operational priorities while supporting development and continuous improvement. The ideal person values teamwork, follows through on assigned work, and contributes positively to a culture of quality, collaboration, and professional partnership. 

You also have: 

• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.
• Experience working with SAP or another financial system.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Experience from a Shared Service Centre or international environment. 

Shape operational excellence for a greener tomorrow 

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment. 

In this role, you will have opportunities for professional development, collaboration with colleagues across functions and countries, and exposure to international finance operations. You will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Process Excellence, IT, and Shared Service Centre teams while developing your people management, operational management, and process improvement capabilities in a global organisation supporting the transition to sustainable energy solutions. 

"As a leader, I am looking for someone who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and creating reliable service delivery. You will play an important role in ensuring quality operations while supporting positive collaboration across teams and functions," says Hiring Manager, Aida Naujokė 

Benefits and opportunities we provide

We offer you a modern office at Kauno Dokas with workplace where your knowledge and experience matter and also full of learning 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

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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. We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.  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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