Air Liquide Europe Business Services (ALEBS) was created in 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal with the mandate to provide financial services for Air Liquide European entities. In the space of 4 years, it has expanded to over 400 employees based in 3 office locations: Lisbon, Tomar and Guarda. The geographical scope was extended to include, besides the European affiliates also entities located in Africa, Middle-East and India, and the operational scope was extended and includes today not just Finance, but also Human Resources.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Air Liquide is reinforcing its strategic capabilities in Lisbon, Tomar and Guarda (Portugal), and we are continually looking for talented and diverse Finance Professionals to join us. This is an evergreen requisition, meaning we are accepting applications for multiple potential roles across various finance functions, including, but not limited to: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting (General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable), Internal Control, Audit, Treasury, and Business Controlling.
If you are an ambitious finance expert seeking a dynamic, international environment where your skills will directly impact global strategy and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.
In our Portugal Global Business Services, your contributions will be both strategic and hands-on, offering a direct path to professional growth and global exposure.
Impact & Strategy: You'll play a vital role in providing accurate financial data, insightful analysis, and robust control mechanisms that drive business decisions across various Air Liquide entities worldwide.
Skill Diversification: Depending on your specific role, you will have the opportunity to master complex local and international accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP), refine your expertise in financial modeling and forecasting, or ensure the integrity of our financial processes.
Innovation: Contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalization of finance processes, utilizing advanced ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and data analytics tools.
Global Collaboration: Work in a highly multicultural and collaborative team environment, interacting daily with stakeholders, colleagues, and management from various countries and business lines.
Development: We are committed to your growth. You will benefit from Air Liquide's comprehensive training programs, clear career pathways, and the chance to rotate through different finance functions, broadening your expertise and leadership capabilities.
Are you a MATCH?
We are seeking diverse profiles—from early-career professionals to seasoned experts—who possess a core blend of technical acumen, cultural agility, and a drive for excellence.
Essential Qualifications (Must-Haves):
Education: A university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Experience: Relevant professional experience in a core finance function (e.g., Accounting, FP&A, Audit, Treasury, Controlling). We encourage candidates at all levels of experience to apply.
Language: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential for international collaboration. Additional proficiency in Portuguese, French, or Spanish is a significant advantage.
Technical Skills: Proven competence with Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is highly desired.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, impeccable attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications (Wants):
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CMA).
Experience working within a Global Business Service (GBS) or a global, matrixed organization.
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and experience with finance digitalization projects.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex business environment.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Skills Required
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Relevant professional experience in finance functions (e.g., Accounting, FP&A, Audit, Treasury)
- Fluency in English
- Proven competence with Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CMA)
- Experience in Global Business Service or matrixed organization
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
Air Liquide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Air Liquide and has not been reviewed or approved by Air Liquide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and life coverage are broadly provided under a global common care baseline that includes inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Dental and vision coverage are present in many locations, and short-term disability provisions have been enhanced.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide at least 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave globally and paid parental leave for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Childcare benefits are available in some countries as part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive bonuses, performance bonuses for exceeding goals, and profit-sharing are integrated into the total rewards structure. Feedback suggests additional earning avenues like overtime can further augment pay in eligible roles.
Air Liquide Insights
What We Do
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 75 countries with approximately 66,400 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
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