Job Title: Head of Finance / ERP CoE

Location: Lisbon, Portugal.

Scope: Global

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

 

About the Bureau Veritas Group

 

We are a 196-year-old company that is headquartered in France and is based out of 1600 locations across 140 Countries with more than 83,000 employees catering to 400,000 clients globally.

We are leading in conformity assessment and certification. We are a trusted partner for our customers, offering services and developing innovative solutions to reduce risk, improve performance and promote sustainable development.  The Group’s revenue was approximately 6.24 billion Euros in 2024.

The group caters to the needs of industries such as Automotive and Transport, Building and Infrastructure, Commodities, Consumer Products and Retail, Cybersecurity, Marine & Offshore, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities along with Cross Market Services.

 

Main Key Responsibilities:

 

Demand & Planning:

Capture business demands and build the portfolio of initiatives, supporting the 3-year planning process for their area of responsibility; Build and manage a community across the organization, define and deploy standard governance processes with DFI / CFOs/ CIOs, and Digital/IT teams; Plan and organize the delivery of initiatives aligned with the global IT/digital roadmap and aligned with standard project governance processes and scale & replicate program; Secure and maintain the quarterly and annual budget for their scope of responsibility;

 

Product Development & Innovation:

           

Follow the product roadmaps of key software editors/providers, share new features that can bring value across the organization; Lead the JDE Product release management process; Develop close relationships with the key software editors/providers;

Solution & Service Delivery:

 

Design, build, and maintain the products and associated components, following standard frameworks and methodologies; Define the service catalog and SLAs in collaboration with the service management team; Deliver the products as per the agreed plan, scope, budget, and timeline approved by the CIO and CFO; Continuously improving customer experience & satisfaction;

 

Standards, Best Practices & Budget:

           

Ensure compliance with the solution and service management processes; Define and maintain key deliverables to support the transition to run/operations; Monitor the total cost of ownership (TCO) and optimization opportunities; Monitor software asset management for their scope;

 

Optimize the Delivery Model & Develop Talent:

           

Capture lessons learned and influence the operating model to drive more efficiency and effectiveness; Propose and implement initiatives to optimize planning, costs, and quality; Continuously improve the delivery model; Invest in upskilling and developing the talent within the team.

 

Requirements:

 

Master’s degree from a business / engineering school or a university, preferrably with a specialization in Information Systems ; Over 15 years of experience in similar roles; Extensive knowledge of finance processes and proven experience in solution and service delivery management within a complex, fast-paced business environment; Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service to internal stakeholders and achieve successful project outcomes; Strong problem-solving skills, sound decision-making abilities, discerning judgment, and assertive communication style; Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, including the confidence to deliver engaging presentations to large groups; Robust relationship-building and interpersonal capabilities, with experience in managing external resources effectively.

 

Applicants interested in the position must submit their CV in English.