Senior Finance Operations Specialist, French & English Speaking

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. Lead and perform O2C activities across order management, billing, collections, cash application and dispute resolution .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timePorto • PortugalSenior💰 €1,629 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Order to Cash (O2C) processes, financial controls, and compliance frameworks, with a strong focus on stakeholder management and negotiation. Proficient in driving process automation and efficiency improvements while ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations.

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O2C Process ManagementAccounts Receivable ExpertiseERP Experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday)Leadership and MentoringAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Order ManagementBillingCollectionsCash ApplicationDispute ResolutionFinancial ReportingDSO Reduction StrategiesAR Aging ReportsCompliance with SOX and IFRSProcess Automation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementNegotiation SkillsTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

Accounting StandardsInternal ControlsTax ComplianceMulti-Currency TransactionsGlobal Business Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and perform O2C activities across order management, billing, collections, cash application and dispute resolution
Prepare and review AR aging reports, drive collection strategies and support DSO reduction
Manage customer and internal stakeholder relationships, resolve escalations and negotiate payment terms
Ensure compliance with audit, SOX, internal controls, accounting standards, IFRS and relevant tax implications
Drive process automation, standardization and efficiency improvements
Support month-end and quarter-end closing, reconciliations and reporting to senior management
Train and mentor junior O2C specialists
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Logistics, Treasury and Tax

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
4-7 years of experience in O2C, Accounts Receivable or Finance Operations
At least 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience
Deep understanding of O2C processes, financial controls and compliance frameworks
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder-management and negotiation skills
Hands-on ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or Workday)
Exposure to global business environments and multi-currency transactions
Leadership and mentoring capability
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Strong French, both spoken and written, plus advanced English (C1)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal allowance: €167.86, paid over 11 months
Hybrid working model in Porto
Monday-Friday schedule, 09:00-18:00, with weekends off
Senior-level ownership in an international finance environment with process-improvement and leadership exposure