Head of Group Accounting Lisboa

Head of Group Accounting
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Recruitment Consultant - Finance Leadership / M&A (EU) at Phipps Cameron

Head of Group Accounting

Portugal

Hybrid

We’re partnering with a leading European pharmaceutical manufacturer, backed by a
- tier PE investor, to appoint a
- calibre Head of Group Accounting. As the business scales globally and accelerates operational investments, this role will be central to financial transformation, reporting excellence, and strategic value creation.

Joining at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth journey, you’ll lead all accounting and internal reporting activities across the group overseeing a global accounting teams. You’ll also play a critical role in tightening close processes, driving standardisation, and supporting investor reporting as the company prepares for an exit.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced accounting leader to step into a highly visible, strategic role with future CFO succession potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all internal and external accounting/reporting across the Group (Swiss GAAP).
• Own monthly and annual close processes; drive efficiency and accountability.
• Manage and develop the global accounting team
• Serve as a key liaison with the PE fund and the Board on financial reporting.
• Ensure robust accounting policies, controls, and audit readiness.
• Support M&A, due diligence, and exit preparation (IPO or trade sale).

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience leading accounting in a complex, international environment.
• Strong understanding of
  - end close processes, systems, and compliance.
• Experience managing or working closely with Shared Service Centres (a plus).
• Exposure to private
  - backed businesses and/or exit transactions.
• Leadership ability and communication skills to influence at C-suite/Board level.

If you or anyone you know is interested, apply directly, email me at onam. agarwal@phippscameron.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Hospitals and Health Care

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