Senior O2C Specialist (German-Speaking) – Porto, Relocation Support

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

Are you an experienced Order-to-Cash professional with fluent German and a background in team leadership? Join a global medical technology company's finance operations team in Porto and take ownership of the end-to-end O2C cycle.

What you'll do

• 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

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary plus a meal allowance
• Relocation support for candidates moving to Portugal, including shared accommodation for up to 12 months
• Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00, weekends off
• A senior role with leadership and mentoring responsibility
• An international environment in a growing medical technology sector
• Career development in global finance operations

What you need

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 5–7 years' experience in O2C, AR or Finance Operations, including at least 2 years in a lead or 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