Head of Global Finance Shared Services Lisboa

Head of Global Finance Shared Services
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Head of Global Finance Shared Service Center

PE Backed - Pharma Manufacturing

Lisbon, Portugal

150, 000 EUR/year + bonus

We are partnered with 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.

About the Role

This role is critical in building
- 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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
  - motivated to thrive in a
  - paced environment.
• Tech savvy and strong interest in continuously driving improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work in a
  - 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.