Payment Operations Specialist

Company background Swiss-based Aryzta is an international food business with a leading position in the frozen B2B bakery business in Europe and APAC. Aryzta’s customer channels consist of grocery, convenience, quick service restaurants, bakeries and food service. Listed on the Swiss stock exchange, Aryzta employs around 8,000 people today and has leading market positions in the bakery markets in Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Romania and other European countries.

About Aryzta Europe Business Service Centre The Business Service Centre in Wrocław was established in 2023. Since May 2024, we have been operating as a separate company based in Wrocław at Legnicka Street. Our team currently consists of more than 100 employees. Our portfolio includes processes in the areas of finance, master data, procurement, IT, and project management.

We are looking for a Payment Operations Specialist. Location: Wrocław | Work Mode: Hybrid

About the Role As a Payment Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and executing payment operations in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner. You will support the resolution of outstanding items, monitor and reconcile GR/IR balances, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Source-to-Pay processes. In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure operational excellence, process efficiency, and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute supplier payments accurately, on time, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Process domestic, international, urgent, and manual payments through ERP systems and banking platforms.
• Monitor payment status and resolve failed, delayed, or outstanding transactions.
• Maintain and validate payment-related master data, including supplier banking details.
• Perform payment controls and ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial policies.
• Investigate and resolve payment-related queries, discrepancies, open items, and vendor account issues.
• Monitor, reconcile, and clear GR/IR balances and support Accounts Payable account maintenance.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, as well as internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with banking partners and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth payment operations.
• Drive process improvements, standardisation, automation initiatives, and maintain process documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in Payment Operations, Treasury Operations, Source-to-Pay, or a related finance function.
• Practical experience in supplier payment processing, banking operations, and resolving payment-related issues, open items, and account discrepancies.
• Experience in GR/IR monitoring, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• English proficiency at a minimum B2 level (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and collaborate across functions.
• Experience in process improvement, standardisation, and automation initiatives.
• Experience supporting system implementations, migrations, or transitions will be considered an advantage.

Why Join Aryzta? At ARYZTA, you’ll be part of a global team where your insights and innovations will have a tangible impact. We value autonomy, encourage collaboration, and foster an environment where you can continuously grow and excel.

Our main benefits

• Private medical healthcare for you and your family
• Life insurance for you and your family
• Multisport card
• Remote work (also from abroad)
• Prepaid cards
• Lunch card
• Referral bonus
• Congratulatory gifts
• Social fund benefits
• And others

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and take your career to the next level, apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

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