Senior Manager Finance Delivery Services (all genders)

Senior Manager Finance Delivery Services (all genders)

Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Beyond Gravity headquartered in Zurich Switzerland is the first space company to combine a startup mindset agility speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland Sweden Austria USA Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. More information at:

Your Role

AsSenior Manager Finance DeliveryServices you will lead and scale Beyond Gravitys Finance Delivery Services (FDS) in Portugal delivering highquality compliant and costefficient GL AP and AR services across group entities. As a key enabler of finance transformation you will drive process standardization and automation while fostering strong service culture governance and stakeholder satisfaction.

You will lead and execute the transition and migration of finance activities into the Finance Delivery Center ensuringknowledge transfer stabilization and service the expansion FDS scope and volume in line with Beyond Gravitys growth transformation roadmap andgeographic as a service partner to Group Finance and country organizations ensuring transparent communication clearservice expectations and continuous improvement against agreed SLAs.

Your Mission

• Operations
  • Lead and manage the GL-Accountants and the Teams for AP and AR ensuring operational excellence.
  • Define and own end-to-end finance process governance for provided services ensuring clear roles responsibilities and controls.
  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly quarterly and year-end closings including reconciliations accrualsprovisions and reporting.
  • Drive cost efficiency productivity improvements and scalability of finance operations through automationstandardization and optimal sourcing models. (Cost-to-Serve).
  • Full responsibility for the Accounting of the Portuguese Legal Entity including Chartered Accounting Duties

• System & Process Optimization
  • Drive system enhancements and automation initiatives using SAP S/4HANA workflow tools and analyticsplatforms.
  • Implement standardized processes global templates and best practices for all provided Services across BG.

• Performance Management
  • Define monitor and improve KPIs SLAs and productivity metrics.
  • Regularly report operational performance to management and proactively address performance gaps.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through structured service delivery governance.

• Compliance Controls & Risk Management
  • Maintain strong internal controls (ICS).
  • Prepare and support internal and external audits; ensure timely remediation of findings. Ensure compliancewith local GAAP Group GAAP tax requirements and corporate policies.

• Stakeholder & Change Management
  • Act as key liaison for internal and external stakeholders supporting escalation management andcross-department collaborations.
  • Lead change management activities related to process harmonization expansion (transfer of work) or system transformation.

• People Leadership
  • Drive talent development capability building and succession planning
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement accountability and service excellence.
  • Lead recruitment onboarding coaching and performance management

Your Story:

• Chartered Accountant / Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field.
• 8 years of progressive experience in finance operations including leadership roles in Shared Servicesenvironments ideally involving transitions transformations or Shared Services scaleups.
• Experience in international or multi-entity environment.
• Experience in designing Shared Services governance structures and service delivery frameworks.
• Strong expertise in GL AP AR processes and end-to-end process ownership.
• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA including configuration understanding workflow and reporting.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Why Beyond Gravity

You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.
In Lisbon we have a down-to-earth culture experienced and competent employees and a versatile management team. We offer a hybrid work situation (two times per week in the office) and flexible hours to match your have moved to our brand-new office in Entrecampos.
We have a canteen (with free breakfast and snacks) free parking spots in our garage and great access to our office either by car or public transports (just next to the train station in Entrecampos).
We offer a competitive salary meal allowance health insurance and much more.

Are you ready for lift-off

Our core values - Passionate Together and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact: Catarina

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex gender national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected categories.

Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.