Senior Finance Technician
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About Hovione
At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.
As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.
Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.
And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?
You will be responsible to:
As Senior Finance Technician , you'll own the end-to-end Accounts Payable cycle for our sites in Portugal, Ireland, and the US, from invoice processing and vendor inquiries to reconciliations, expenses, and support month-end closing activities , from an AP perspective. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than process invoices: someone who will monitor, question, and improve how things work. You'll be part of our Finance team, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across all three countries:
- Process invoices from submission and validation through payment.
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Handle vendor inquiries and manage AP mailboxes, acting as a point of contact for vendors, procurement, and invoice approvers.
- Monitor the backlog and prioritize work to keep the process on track.
- Process travel and expense claims.
- Support month-end closing activities.
- Identify and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and consistency across the AP process.
We are looking to recruit a Candidate:
- Academic or vocational qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related area, or equivalent practical experience
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable
- Hands-on experience with SAP
- Experience with vendor statement reconciliation and handling vendor inquiries
- Strong Excel skills and comfort with digital tools
- A process-oriented mindset, with a focus on quality over quantity
- Clear, open communication and the ability to work with stakeholders across countries
- Fluency in English and Portuguese (both mandatory)
- Experience in a Shared Services environment is a plus
Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us , and we will be happy to assist.
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