Senior O2C Lead (German) – Global Finance Operations

Cross Border Talents; Maia; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Relocation support to Portugal (shared

Accommodation up to 12 months

Weekdays 09:00–18:00

Senior role with leadership

International environment

Career development in global finance

Job summary

Cross Border Talents seeks an experienced O2C professional to lead the end-to-end order-to-cash cycle in Porto. You will manage order management, billing, collections, cash application and dispute resolution while ensuring compliance and process improvements.

With 5–7 years in O2C/Finance Operations and leadership experience, you will mentor junior specialists, collaborate with Sales, Logistics, Treasury and Tax, and help drive automation and international multi-currency processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• 5–7 years' experience in O2C, AR or Finance Operations; at least 2 years in lead/supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of O2C processes, financial controls and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or Workday).
• Experience with global, multi-currency environments.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Fluent German (spoken and written) and advanced English (C1).
• Willingness to relocate to Porto, Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and perform O2C operations: order management, billing, collections, cash application and dispute resolution.
• Prepare and review AR ageing reports, drive collection strategies and reduce DSO.
• Resolve escalated disputes and negotiate payment terms with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with audit, SOX and internal controls, IFRS and tax requirements.
• Drive process automation, standardisation and efficiency improvements.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close, reconciliations and reporting to senior management.
• Train and mentor junior O2C specialists
• Work with Sales, Logistics, Treasury and Tax teams

Skills

Fluent German

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

O2C knowledge

AR/Finance operations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

Cross Border Talents seeks an experienced O2C professional to lead the end-to-end order-to-cash cycle in Porto. You will manage order management, billing, collections, cash application and dispute resolution while ensuring compliance and process improvements.

With 5–7 years in O2C/Finance Operations and leadership experience, you will mentor junior specialists, collaborate with Sales, Logistics, Treasury and Tax, and help drive automation and international multi-currency processes.