Finance & Accounting Team Leader (English speaking)

Finance & Accounting Team Leader (English speaking)
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Your Role – What You'll Own & Drive

Lead with impact: Guide and motivate a team of Finance & Accounting specialists, ensuring tasks are delivered with precision and within agreed SLAs/KPIs.

Run smooth operations: Oversee the full F&A cycle — AP, AR/O2C, R2R, and General Ledger — depending on your team's scope.

Keep the numbers spotless: Ensure all invoices, payments, reconciliations, accruals, and reports are accurate and delivered on time.

Be the
- to expert: Handle escalations, resolve complex financial queries, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners.

Own performance excellence: Track KPIs, monitor service levels, and proactively identify opportunities to boost results.

Your Qualifications – What You Bring to the Table

Educational foundation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business. A Master's (MBA/CA/CMA) is a powerful plus.

Finance expertise: 5–7 years of
- on F&A experience in SSC/GBS or corporate finance, with 2–3 years leading or supervising teams.

Technical mastery: Deep understanding of AP, AR/O2C, R2R, and GL processes within a Shared Services/GBS environment.

ERP fluency: Skilled in SAP, Oracle, Net
Suite, Workday, or similar enterprise systems.

Data-driven mindset: Advanced Excel skills plus familiarity with BI/reporting tools to turn numbers into insights.

People leadership: Excellent communication skills and the ability to coach, empower, and grow
- performing teams.

Language confidence: Fluent in English (C1+), both written and spoken.

The Offer – What's Waiting for You

Full-time stability: Permanent contract (40h/week) with a predictable Monday–Friday schedule (09:00–18:00).

Premium protection: Private life and health insurance — including eyecare and dental — starting after just 3 months.

Wellbeing perks: Enjoy free access to the corporate gym plus wellness programs to keep you energized.

Enjoy a competitive gross salary of 2, 000€ per month paid 14 times a year, complemented by a net meal allowance of 7. 23€ per working day.

Extra time off: 9
- specific public holidays on top of your annual holiday leave.