Head of Global Finance Shared Services
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Europe, Portugal, Lisbon
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Salary
$157,447 Per Year
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Head of SS/GBS
Scope
Global
Workplace
Hybrid
Functions
Finance
Reports to
Level
0
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
02-16-2025
Description
The client is a dynamic and fast growing large Pharmaceutical Manufacturing business that is backed by one of the top private equity funds who is looking to for an experienced Head of Global Finance Shared Service Center to establish and oversee a Global Finance Shared Service Center (SSC) in Lisbon.
This role is critical in building high-performing P2P (Procure-to-Pay), R2R (Record-to-Report), and OTC (Order-to-Cash) teams while ensuring a smooth transition of transactional accounting processes, systems, and data. The objective is to create a seamless finance operating model, drive standardization, and support strategic finance transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- General Ledger – Maintain accuracy in financial records, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS. Support audits and financial reporting.
- Accounts Payable – Oversee vendor invoice processing, payments, and maintain vendor records.
- Accounts Receivable – Handle customer invoicing, payments, and credit control management.
- Tax Compliance – Manage direct/indirect taxes, transfer pricing, tax filings, and ensure compliance with changing regulations.
- Reporting & Month-End Close – Own financial reporting processes, monitor performance, and drive standardization.
- Internal Controls – Implement financial policies and strengthen internal controls across entities.
Qualification & Requirements
- 10+ Years’ experience in Accounting, Finance or similar fields.
- Previous Shared Service Center Leadership experience.
- Experience in building financial processes and structures P2P, R2R, OTC.
- Academic degree in Finance, Business administration, computer sciences or similar.
- Highly proactive, organized, and self-motivated to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Tech savvy and strong interest in continuously driving improvement opportunities.
- Ability to work in a high-pressured international environment.
- Fluent in English, Portuguese, any other languages are a big plus
Bonus:
- Big Pharma or CDMO experience.
- Proven experience in leading successful shared services centers.
Benefits
No information available.
Company Profile
Unspecified
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Revenue
Employees
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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