Global Intercompany Expert

ManpowerGroup; Maia; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee well-being initiatives

Corporate partner discounts

Hybrid working model

Job summary

ManpowerGroup GBS Portugal in Porto seeks a Global Intercompany Expert to drive policy adoption, governance, and execution of Intercompany and Recharge standards across regions. You will collaborate with Global Finance, regional teams, and process owners to ensure compliant, standardized, and efficient intercompany operations, including reconciliations, settlements, and data governance.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement, training, and stakeholder management in a highly matrixed,

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience within Finance, Accounting, RTR, or Shared Services environments.
• Strong experience in Intercompany Accounting, Recharge Models, Reconciliations, and Dispute Resolution.
• In-depth understanding of Record-to-Report processes and financial close activities.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the global adoption and interpretation of Intercompany and Recharge policies across all regions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for complex Intercompany matters, providing guidance and support to regional finance teams.
• Translate finance policies into practical operational standards, procedures, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Establish and maintain effective Intercompany governance, including KPI monitoring, escalation pathways, and stakeholder forums.
• Monitor compliance with Intercompany policies and identify deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate corrective action plans with regional teams to address policy breaches, aged balances, and process inefficiencies.
• Provide expertise on Intercompany agreements, recharge mechanisms, invoicing, reconciliations, settlements, and dispute resolution activities.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes by advising on Intercompany accounting matters and reporting requirements.
• Maintain oversight of Intercompany Agreements and Recharge Inventory records, ensuring data completeness, accuracy, and timely updates.
• Monitor Intercompany balances, reconciliation status, dispute management activities, and ageing metrics, driving timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and present KPI reporting, compliance updates, and performance insights to internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, simplification, automation, process efficiency, and control enhancement.
• Partner with Global Process Owners and cross-functional teams to identify root causes, process gaps, and opportunities for sustainable improvement.
• Support process and master data improvements impacting Intercompany execution across multiple regions and legal entities.
• Develop training materials, guidance documents, SOPs, and communication plans to support policy adoption and operational consistency.
• Facilitate alignment sessions and workshops with regional stakeholders to ensure common interpretation and execution of global standards.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, Shared Services, Corporate Functions, and Regional Operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to Intercompany processes and controls.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Governance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Policy deployment

Analytical skills

Tools

Oracle ERP

Reporting tools

Job description

The Global Intercompany Expert will be responsible for driving the adoption, governance, and execution of ManpowerGroup's global Intercompany and Recharge policies across all regions, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Reporting to the RTR Manager locally and working in close partnership with Global Finance stakeholders, the Global Intercompany Expert will act as the global subject matter expert for Intercompany processes, supporting policy deployment, operational oversight, governance, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role will work collaboratively with regional finance teams, Global Process Owners, Controllers, Shared Services teams, and key stakeholders across the organization to ensure consistent application of Intercompany standards and effective management of related risks and processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the global adoption and interpretation of Intercompany and Recharge policies across all regions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for complex Intercompany matters, providing guidance and support to regional finance teams.
• Translate finance policies into practical operational standards, procedures, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Establish and maintain effective Intercompany governance, including KPI monitoring, escalation pathways, and stakeholder forums.
• Monitor compliance with Intercompany policies and identify deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate corrective action plans with regional teams to address policy breaches, aged balances, and process inefficiencies.
• Provide expertise on Intercompany agreements, recharge mechanisms, invoicing, reconciliations, settlements, and dispute resolution activities.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes by advising on Intercompany accounting matters and reporting requirements.
• Maintain oversight of Intercompany Agreements and Recharge Inventory records, ensuring data completeness, accuracy, and timely updates.
• Monitor Intercompany balances, reconciliation status, dispute management activities, and ageing metrics, driving timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and present KPI reporting, compliance updates, and performance insights to internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, simplification, automation, process efficiency, and control enhancement.
• Partner with Global Process Owners and cross-functional teams to identify root causes, process gaps, and opportunities for sustainable improvement.
• Support process and master data improvements impacting Intercompany execution across multiple regions and legal entities.
• Develop training materials, guidance documents, SOPs, and communication plans to support policy adoption and operational consistency.
• Facilitate alignment sessions and workshops with regional stakeholders to ensure common interpretation and execution of global standards.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, Shared Services, Corporate Functions, and Regional Operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to Intercompany processes and controls.

Language Requirements

Additional European languages will be considered an advantage.

• 7-10 years of experience within Finance, Accounting, RTR, or Shared Services environments.
• Strong experience in Intercompany Accounting, Recharge Models, Reconciliations, and Dispute Resolution.
• In-depth understanding of Record-to-Report processes and financial close activities.
• Experience working within multinational or global business environments.
• Knowledge of Intercompany governance models, compliance frameworks, and finance controls.
• Experience monitoring and managing Intercompany balances, ageing, reconciliations, and performance metrics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify process gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Experience supporting or leading process standardization, policy deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Oracle, and experience using reporting and analytics tools.
• Understanding of audit, internal controls, compliance, and risk management principles.
• Ability to document processes and convert policy requirements into operational standards and procedures.
• Strong ownership and accountability for process execution and policy compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple functions, regions, and seniority levels.
• Ability to influence without direct authority in a highly matrixed environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex finance concepts into practical guidance.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on simplification and operational excellence.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced global environment.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach with strong relationship-building capabilities across global teams.

Grow Your Career with ManpowerGroup GBS

At ManpowerGroup Global Business Services (GBS) Portugal, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and people-centric environment where employees are encouraged to grow, innovate, and make an impact. We value flexibility and support a healthy work-life balance through our hybrid working model, enabling employees to combine office-based collaboration with remote working, in line with company policy.

Located at the Lionesa Business Hub, our offices provide a modern and inspiring workplace with excellent facilities, accessibility, and a vibrant business community.

We believe in empowering our people by promoting ownership, continuous learning, and open communication. Our teams work in a supportive and international environment where knowledge sharing, teamwork, and professional development are highly valued.

In addition, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Health Insurance, employee well-being initiatives, and a range of discounts and advantages through our corporate partnerships.

ManpowerGroup GBS Portugal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employment decisions, including recruitment, development, compensation, and promotion, are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.

About ManpowerGroup GBS

ManpowerGroup Global Business Services (GBS) Portugal is a strategic global hub delivering high-quality business services and operational excellence to ManpowerGroup entities across Europe and other international regions.

Operating from Porto, GBS supports critical business functions through expertise in Finance and corporate services, driving standardization, operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

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At ManpowerGroup, we believe meaningful, sustainable employment has the power to change the world. Because when you combine talented people with innovative companies, you can build a brighter future for everyone.