Senior O2C Specialist - German & English

Cross Border Talents; Matosinhos; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

14-month salary

German speaker bonus

Meal allowance

Relocation support

Job summary

Cross Border Talents is recruiting a Senior O2C Specialist on-site in Porto, Portugal. You will oversee end-to-end O2C and AR operations, ensuring financial controls and compliance within a global environment.

The role requires strong German and English skills, 5–7 years in O2C/AR/Finance Ops, and leadership experience. Proficiency with SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/Workday and advanced Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years hands-on O2C/AR/Finance Operations experience
• 2+ years in a supervisory/lead role
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Proficient with major ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/Workday) and advanced Excel

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end O2C and AR operations.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance with internal audit requirements.
• Manage multi-currency transactions and complex financial reporting with ERP systems and Excel.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and demonstrate negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members.

Skills

German

English (C1)

Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global company for a Senior O2C (Order-to-Cash) Specialist (German & English Speakers) based on-site in Porto, Portugal. In this key financial operations role, you will leverage your expertise in Order-to-Cash processes, accounts receivable, and ERP systems to manage financial controls and lead operational excellence within a global business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations.
• Ensure strict adherence to financial controls, compliance frameworks, and internal audit requirements.
• Manage multi-currency transactions and handle complex financial reporting using advanced Excel and ERP platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, demonstrating top-tier negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior team members in a supervisory capacity.

Requirements

• Language Proficiency: Strong command of German (written and spoken) and advanced English (C1 Level).
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience: 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in O2C / AR / Finance Operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on proficiency with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday) and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Work Model & Location: Readiness to work On-site in Porto, Portugal.
• Schedule: Standard full-time schedule, Monday to Friday (09:00 to 18:00).

What We Offer

• Permanent employment contract (following a standard 3-month probation period).
• Competitive monthly compensation paid over 14 months.
• Monthly welcome bonus for German speakers during the first year of employment.
• Daily meal allowance.
• Shared accommodation support (up to 12 months) for eligible candidates relocating from outside Portugal.