Head of Finance Shared Services Center at Eurofins

Braga, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Shared Services Management, Financial Leadership, SLA Management, KPI Tracking, Process Optimization, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Budget Planning, Financial Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Internal Controls, ERP Implementation, English Fluency, Portuguese Fluency, Financial Reporting

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Eurofins is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across its companies around the world. Job Description We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our business and are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Accounting Shared Services Center Head to lead the establishment and operation of a established in 2024 shared services center in Braga, Portugal. As the Finance Shared Services Center Head your primary focus will be to lead the Finance Shared Services Center in Braga, Portugal. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient service delivery, and aligning the center with our global financial strategy. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in SLA management, KPI tracking, continuous improvement initiatives, and budget and forecast planning and management. You will also lead and develop the team, ensuring high performance, strong stakeholder engagement, and ongoing process optimization. Operations Leadership & Center Oversight Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Shared Services Center in Braga, ensuring efficient service delivery and alignment with global finance strategy. Leverage existing SSC frameworks, processes, and best practices to maintain consistency and operational excellence. Team Leadership and Development Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure strong employee engagement, capability development, and succession planning. Process Governance & Optimization Ensure effective execution of established accounting processes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Accounting. Drive process standardization, optimization, and scalability while maintaining high quality and efficiency in a multi-entity, fast-paced environment. Service Delivery & Stakeholder Management Provide high-quality accounting services to a decentralized organization with multiple legal entities. Collaborate closely with Finance Directors and operational stakeholders across countries to ensure alignment with business needs and local requirements. Compliance and Controls Ensure all operations comply with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies. Maintain strong internal controls and support audit requirements. SLA Management Manage and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure consistent achievement of performance and quality targets. Proactively identify gaps and implement corrective actions where necessary. KPIs & Continuous Improvement Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational efficiency and service quality. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving automation, standardization, and best practice adoption. Financial Management Own budget planning, forecasting, and cost control for the SSC. Monitor financial performance and take proactive measures to ensure alignment with targets. Leadership & Strategic Alignment Provide strong leadership to the established center, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. Partner with senior leadership to support long-term strategy, operational excellence, and service expansion initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or ACCA certification preferred. A minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting, with at least 8 years in a leadership role (AR/AP and GL). Strong knowledge of accounting principles, local and international regulations, and financial reporting standards Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical and decision-making abilities. Fluency in English and Portuguese; additional languages a plus Experience in implementing new ERP is a plus. Additional Information We support your development! Do you feel like you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Eurofins network of companies believes in strength and innovation through diversity. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique. Find out more on our Careers page: https://careers.eurofins.com/ Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In under 40 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 employees across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of over 950 laboratories in over 1,000 independent companies across 59 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. The Eurofins network generated EUR 7.296 billion revenues in FY 2025, and has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies for almost three decades.

Responsibilities

Lead the establishment and daily operations of the Finance Shared Services Center in Braga, Portugal, ensuring alignment with global financial strategy. Oversee service delivery, manage SLAs and KPIs, and drive continuous process improvement across accounting functions.