About Us
Apollo is a Mission-Critical Infrastructure Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations Support Services Company. We serve mission-critical industries globally with commissioning, emergency response, operations support, and owner's representative services. Apollo is currently executing projects in multiple states in the United States, in Canada and Brazil.
Since our inception, we have built a commissioning firm based on trust, one relationship at a time. We hire the best people who can handle critical systems, love challenges, and thrive in a dynamic environment. We focus on understanding each client's needs and are relentless in meeting them.
Location
Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid/Remote with regional and global travel)
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our team as a Shared Services Lead-EMEA. The Shared Services Lead – EMEA is responsible for building and managing the regional infrastructure that supports construction, commissioning, and technical field operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
This role drives operational excellence, standardization, compliance, cost efficiency, and service delivery performance across core functions including Finance, HR, Procurement, Payroll, IT Support, and Administrative Services across multiple jurisdictions. The position supports fast-paced project environments including hyperscale data center clients, construction companies and manufacturers.
The position partners closely with regional leadership and global stakeholders to ensure consistent service delivery, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational strategy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute the EMEA Shared Services strategy aligned with global objectives
Build and scale a regional shared services model to support business growth
Identify automation and digital transformation opportunities
Establish KPIs, SLAs, and performance dashboards
2. Operational Excellence
Standardize processes across multiple EMEA countries
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, process re-engineering)
Ensure service quality, timeliness, and cost control
Lead ERP and systems integration initiatives
3. Financial Management
Oversee regional financial impact of shared services operations
Drive cost optimization and budget management
Monitor working capital metrics (AP/AR efficiency, payroll accuracy, etc.)
4. Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory reporting across EMEA jurisdictions
Manage audit processes and internal controls
Mitigate operational and financial risk
5. Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with country managers and functional leaders
Serve as escalation point for service-related issues
Drive high customer satisfaction across internal business units
6. Team Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing, multicultural regional team
Develop succession planning and talent pipelines
Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
Core Functional Areas (Focus Areas)
Operational scalability, regulatory compliance, financial control, and workforce administration
Support country launches and legal entity setup
HR Administration & Payroll
Finance Operations Support (AP, AR, GL, Treasury Support)
Procurement & Vendor Management
Contract Administration, Compliance Documentation & Reporting
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Legal or related field
5+ years of EMEA multi-country experience in Shared Services, Finance Operations, Legal or Regional Operations leadership
Strong understanding of EU labour law, VAT structures, and cross-border compliance.
Prerequisites for Employment
Successful background check, including pre-employment drug screening
Candidate with legal authorization to work in Ireland
Note: This position will be employed via a professional Employer of Record (EoR) model, in partnership with G-P (Globalization Partners), ensuring full compliance with local employment regulations across EMEA jurisdictions.
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