Porto, Portugal

Senior O2C Finance Specialist German-speaking — Medical Devices | Porto

 Job Description:

Location: Porto, Portugal (On-Site)

Work Model: On-Site

Language Required: German + English (C1 minimum)

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 09:00–18:00 | Weekends off

Start Date: TBC

Contract: Permanent after 3-month trial

Salary: Base × 14 months

Relocation: Shared accommodation for relocators from outside Portugal (up to 12 months). 

About the Role

A senior finance operations role supporting a global medical devices company from Porto. You will lead or contribute to the Order-to-Cash (O2C) function — overseeing accounts receivable, financial controls, and compliance frameworks within a structured F&A shared services environment. This is a specialist position requiring significant O2C experience and at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity. Portuguese finance sector salaries at this level are competitive; the 1,757€ × 14 payments structure is one of the stronger packages currently available in Porto for German-speaking finance professionals.

What You Will Do

  • Oversee and manage Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Accounts Receivable operations for the German-speaking market
  • Ensure financial controls and compliance frameworks are maintained across all O2C processes
  • Lead or supervise a team of finance operations staff
  • Manage escalated billing, collections, and dispute resolution cases
  • Produce financial reporting and analytical outputs for senior stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across O2C workflows
  • Liaise with internal teams and external partners on financial operations matters

What We Are Looking For

  • Fluent German or C1 proficiency (spoken and written)
  • English C1 (mandatory)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  • 5–7 years of experience in O2C, Accounts Receivable, or Finance Operations
  • Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
  • Deep knowledge of O2C processes, financial controls, and compliance frameworks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • EU ID, valid Portuguese residence permit, or equivalent

What's In It for You

  • Base × 14 months — one of the strongest German-speaking finance packages in Porto
  • Weekends always off | Monday to Friday schedule
  • Permanent contract after 3-month trial
  • Health insurance
  • Shared accommodation for relocators
  • Medical devices sector — stable, growing industry
  • Porto — lower cost of living than Lisbon
  Required Skills:

Accounts Receivable Operations ERP Compliance Salary Financial Reporting Continuous Improvement SAP Insurance Payments Administration Accounting Finance Business English