Senior Finance & Accounting Operations Manager - Portugal based

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Finance & Accounting Leader with 10+ years of experience to drive end-to-end ownership of Record-to-Report (R2R), General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (P2P), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Treasury operations within a shared services, GBS, or BPO environment. This role requires a Director/Project Manager-level professional with a proven track record in global finance operations, team leadership, and process optimization.

• Financial Operations & Compliance
  - Oversee end-to-end R2R, GL, AP, AR, and Treasury processes in a shared services or GBS setup.
• Financial Operations & Compliance
  - Lead month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX standards.
• Financial Operations & Compliance
  - Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to SLA/KPIs for all financial deliverables.
• Team Leadership & Client Management
  - Manage and lead large cross-functional F&A teams (>200 FTEs) with full accountability for performance and delivery.
• Team Leadership & Client Management
  - Directly handle client relationships, escalations, and stakeholder management in a global/multi-region environment (US, Europe, APAC).
• Team Leadership & Client Management
  - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and process efficiency.
• Process Transformation & Automation
  - Drive global process transitions, knowledge transfers, and change management initiatives.
• Process Transformation & Automation
  - Lead automation and RPA implementation to streamline finance operations.
• Process Transformation & Automation
  - Develop and execute training programs to build team capability and upskill resources.

• Must-Have Background - 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting, with a focus on R2R, GL, AP, AR, and Treasury.
• Must-Have Background
  - Extensive experience in BPO, GBS, or Shared Services environments, preferably within multinational corporations.
• Must-Have Background
  - Hands-on expertise in month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance (IFRS, US GAAP, SOX).
• Must-Have Background
  - Proven ability to lead large teams (>200 FTEs) and manage client relationships and escalations in a global setting.
• Leadership & Strategic Impact
  - Track record of managing BPO and Shared Services teams at scale.
• Leadership & Strategic Impact
  - Experience in leading global process transitions, knowledge transfers, and automation initiatives (e.g., RPA).
• Leadership & Strategic Impact
  - Strong background in designing and delivering training programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Leadership & Strategic Impact
  - Ability to drive process improvements, standardization, and best practices across finance functions.

• Industry: BPO, GBS, Shared Services, Multinational Corporations
• Work Environment:
  Global/multi-region (US, Europe, APAC)
• Reporting Structure:
  Director/Project Manager level

This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned finance professional looking to shape global finance operations, drive automation, and lead large-scale transformations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a hands-on leader, and a change agent with a passion for excellence in finance and accounting.