Accounts Payable Team Lead (German Speaker) - TABS -Tires

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

TABS - Tires Accounting Business Service is part of Continental Group and represents a BUSINESS SERVICE start-up team. Are you eager to learn, grow and take your career to the next level? We are looking for motivated individuals who are ready to embrace new challenges and develop their skills in a dynamic environment. In our team you will have the opportunity to learn, put your knowledge into practice, find right tools for digitalization and continue to innovate. If you have a passion for growth and a drive to succeed, we'd love to have you on board ! Apply now and be part of our journey!

You will be part of the TABS team and responsible for the following activities:

• Coordinate the Accounts Payable team, based on the priorities established with management;
• Oversee the resolution of complex issues and escalations;
• Ensure the knowledge and application of internal procedures;
• Accounts Payable Processes (Invoices, Payments, Reconciliation, Reporting);
• Monitor/Check if the supporting documents are according to the legal requirements, internal procedures;
• Support resolution of inquiries, payments;
• Reporting & Analytics - follow up KPI & other Reporting;
• Be a contact person for internal and external business partners;
• Create procedures & Ongoing propose and implement improvements of the existing ones;
• Actively participate in digitalization and automation;
• Actively participate in internal or external audits;
• Responsible for fulfilling Service Level Agreements.

• University degree (Finance, Economics or comparable);
• Relevant experience in Finance, Accounts Payable area;
• Experience in leading teams/projects;
• English-Good knowledge of spoken and written;
• German-Good knowledge of spoken and written;
• Knowledge finance tools (SAP preferred) is a plus;
• Automation knowledge/openness;
• IT skills: Microsoft office (especially Excel);
• Willingness to work in an international environment;
• Positive attitude, structured, analytical thinking skills;
• Communication skills and strong team spirit.

• 13th salary;
• Performance bonus;
• Christmas & Easter bonus;
• Seniority bonus;
• Flexible working time;
• Competitive salaries & benefits;
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
• Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.);
• Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents;
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.