Head of Finance

• Ensure high-quality, accurate and reliable accounting across all entities
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes
• Guarantee consistency and financial control across multiple legal entities and geographies
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting in line with group requirements
• Lead the implementation of the Group ERP (NetSuite) across all entities
• Prepare annual consolidated financial statements
• Identify, manage and mitigate legal, tax and labour risks
• Ensure full compliance with Portuguese fiscal and regulatory obligations
• Act as a reference point for compliance, ethics, governance and internal policies
• Liaise with auditors, external advisors and regulatory authorities
• Strengthen and implement internal control frameworks and Cash Management
• Ensure financial information accurately reflects business performance and position
• Implement and comply with all group reporting standards
• Provide financial analysis and local insight to support the International CFO
• Go beyond accounting and reporting
• maintain a strong business and results orientation
• Support leadership with analysis on profitability, margins and performance
• Act as a trusted partner to the Managing Partner and local leadership team
• Contribute to strategic decision-making with financial rigour and sound judgement

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Management
• Certified Accountant (OCC)
• Strong accounting expertise is essential (critical success factor)
• Proven experience managing multiple legal entities and cross-border operations
• Solid knowledge of Portuguese accounting and tax standards
• Experience in M&A, post-acquisition integration or restructuring is highly valued
• Very Good level of English and Portuguese
• High levels of integrity, accountability and attention to detail
• Ability to bring structure, discipline and clarity to complex environments
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Confident communicator with international stakeholders
• Hands-on, business-oriented mindset, without being overly operational
• Strong sensitivity to reputation, risk management and governance is fundamental

Spanish is a plus

• High-trust position at a decisive moment for the business
• Immediate exposure to an international environment
• Potential evolution of scope after 12 months
• Opportunity to shape a financially solid, well-governed and reputable operation