Finance Reporting & Administration Specialist (Future Team Lead)

At Kardex, we develop intelligent intralogistics and warehouse automation solutions that help organizations worldwide optimize the storage, movement, and management of materials. With more than 3,000 employees across the globe, we combine Swiss quality, innovation, and operational excellence to support customers in a wide range of industries.

As our business continues to grow, we are investing in a new Kardex Business Services hub in Lisbon, creating exciting opportunities for finance professionals who want to help shape the future of our organization.

As part of our newly established Finance Reporting & Administration (FRA) team in Lisbon, you will play a pivotal role in transitioning finance activities into our Business Services organization while helping to build a scalable, high-performing finance function for the future.

Your tasks

This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who combines strong accounting expertise with a passion for process improvement, collaboration, and continuous development. Initially, you will take ownership of key accounting activities and process transitions.

As our Lisbon operation expands, you will have the opportunity to help build and develop a team while contributing to the future direction of Finance Operations within Kardex.

• Support the transition of Finance Reporting & Administration activities into Kardex Business Services.
• Take ownership of selected accounting and Record-to-Report processes during migration and stabilization phases.
• Partner with Finance teams across multiple countries to ensure effective knowledge transfer and operational readiness.
• Drive process harmonization, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and digitalization.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of SAP S/4HANA Finance processes.
• Help establish a scalable Finance organization capable of supporting future growth.
• Support the development of a collaborative and service-oriented team environment as the FRA function expands.

Your profile

• Several years of experience in Finance and Accounting within an international and/or multi-entity environment.
• Strong practical accounting expertise across areas such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Intercompany Accounting, reconciliations, and period-end closing activities.
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Fiori in a complex finance environment.
• The ability to understand end-to-end finance processes and identify opportunities for improvement and standardization.
• Experience in Shared Services, Global Business Services, Finance Transformation, or process migration environments would be highly valued.
• Confidence working in a growing and evolving environment where building new ways of working is part of the challenge.
• Professional proficiency in English and Portuguese.

Why this role stands out

This is an opportunity to join at the beginning of a significant growth journey.

Rather than stepping into an established structure, you will help shape how Finance services are delivered within Kardex Business Services. You'll combine operational responsibility with transformation activities, gain exposure to international stakeholders, and have the opportunity to grow into a team leadership role as the organization expands.

At Kardex, you'll be part of a global organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We offer:

• The opportunity to help build a new Finance capability from the ground up.
• Exposure to international stakeholders and Finance transformation initiatives.
• Career growth opportunities, including future people leadership responsibilities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Learning and development opportunities through the Kardex Academy.
• Employee Assistance Program (Lyra).
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Please submit your CV and application in English, as this will be the primary working language for the international recruitment process.

If you bring the accounting expertise and ambition to help build something lasting, we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.