Payments Team Member

Location: Paço de Arcos - Q45, Portugal

Thales in Portugal is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defense and security , aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets.

Thales Business Support Services (TBSS) acts as a Shared Service Center for Thales Group by serving a number of countries for various key tasks associated to finance and accounting processes. This business support services center of excellence drives innovation within our internal business processes , cutting through complexity and supporting our external leadership in digitalization.

Main Responsibilities:

Process and execute domestic and international payments accurately and in a timely manner;

Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and banking regulations;

Monitor payment queues, investigate rejected or returned payments, and resolve discrepancies;

Maintain and update vendor and bank master data in SAP or other ERP systems;

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (AP, Treasury, Accounting) to ensure smooth end-to-end payment cycles;

Support payment process improvements and contribute to automation and system enhancement initiatives.

Main Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field;

Experience in Payments, Accounts Payable, or Finance Operations within an international environment;

Strong understanding of payment processes, banking platforms, and financial controls;

Proficiency in SAP (FI/AP modules preferred) or other ERP systems; Solid Excel skills;

Fluent in English (both written and spoken);

Additional European languages are a plus.

The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.

In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.

For our more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries we open up visionary perspectives, realize individual career paths and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively.

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At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your contact Jéssica Carrasqueira is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal .

Jéssica Carrasqueira – Talent Acquisition Partner

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