Finance Business Partner

R.Power Renewables; Cascais; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Autonomy and ownership

Exposure to Group management

Ground-up process building

Collaborative European teams

Flexible working arrangements

Modern workplace culture

Resumo da oferta

R.Power Renewables in Portugal seeks a Finance Business Partner to lead the local finance function and align with Group standards, reporting to Warsaw HQ. You will build financial processes, support strategic decisions, and ensure regulatory compliance.

In this role, you partner with local teams and cross‑functional groups, driving insights, budgeting, and forecasting while implementing systems and improving controls. English and Portuguese fluency are required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in a finance, controlling, or accounting role within an international or multi‑entity environment.
• Solid knowledge of Portuguese accounting standards (SNC) and tax regulations; IFRS familiarity is a strong advantage.
• Experience with group reporting, consolidation packages, and headquarters‑driven reporting frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar); ERP implementation or migration is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cost capitalization, intercompany re‑invoicing, and project‑based accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI or other BI/reporting tools is a plus.
• Fluent English and Portuguese are required for daily communications with HQ.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the key financial business owner and advisor to the local team, translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Report directly to the Group CFO Controlling Officer and collaborate with the Group Reporting Manager at Warsaw HQ.
• Partner with project managers, operations, and legal teams on financial aspects of contracts and investments.
• Oversee local accounting records in line with SNC and Group policies; manage month‑end/year‑end close.
• Coordinate with external advisors to ensure compliance with fiscal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to Group HQ; contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead the rollout of financial systems and tools with an external consultant.

Conhecimentos

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Business partnering

Communication

Project management

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Ferramentas

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands‑on Finance Business Partner to lead and shape our financial operations in Portugal. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the local finance function in a fast‑growing, international renewable energy company.

In this role, you will act as a key business partner to the local team while ensuring strong alignment with Group standards and reporting to our headquarters in Warsaw. You will play a critical role in building financial processes, supporting strategic decisions, and ensuring full compliance with local regulations.

If you enjoy combining strategic thinking with operational execution and thrive in dynamic, project‑driven environments — this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Collaboration

• Serve as the key financial business owner and advisor to the local team, translating financial data into actionable business insights and business developments into financial data
• Report directly to the Group Chief Financial Controlling Officer and collaborate closely with the Group Reporting Manager, both based at the Warsaw HQ
• Partner with project managers, operations, and legal teams on financial aspects of contracts, investments, and project execution

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of local accounting records in accordance with Portuguese accounting standards (SNC) and Group policies
• Manage day‑to‑day financial operations including re‑invoicing, cost capitalization, accruals, and month‑end/year‑end closing activities
• Coordinate with local external advisors (tax, audit, legal) to ensure full compliance with Portuguese fiscal and regulatory requirements

Group Reporting & Planning

• Prepare and submit timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to Group headquarters in Warsaw
• Actively participate in Group budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles, providing reliable local financial inputs
• Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) across key financial metrics and deliver clear, insightful commentary to Group management

Process Building & Improvement

• Build financial processes from scratch where they do not yet exist, ensuring full alignment with Group standards and best practices
• Review, improve, and standardize existing financial workflows, internal controls, and reporting procedures
• Lead the local rollout of financial systems and tools in collaboration with an external consulting partner, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a finance, controlling, or accounting role within an international or multi‑entity environment
• Solid knowledge of Portuguese accounting standards (SNC) and tax regulations; familiarity with IFRS is a strong advantage
• Experience with group reporting, consolidation packages, and working within headquarters‑driven financial reporting frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems ("e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar"); experience in ERP implementation or migration is a plus
• Strong understanding of cost capitalization, intercompany re‑invoicing, and project‑based accounting
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement financial processes in a growing or early‑stage organization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI or other BI/reporting tools is a plus
• Fluent English (daily communication with Warsaw HQ); fluent Portuguese is required
• A hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves approach — ready to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to have

• Experience in the renewable energy sector or project‑driven industries (infrastructure, construction, real estate development)
• Professional certification ("e.g., ACCA, CIMA")
• Experience working with external consulting firms on finance transformation or system implementation projects

What we offer

• A key role with real impact in a fast‑growing international renewable energy company
• High level of autonomy and ownership of the local finance function
• Direct exposure to Group management and strategic decision‑making processes
• Opportunity to build financial processes and systems from the ground up
• Collaboration with experienced teams across multiple European markets
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities
• Professional growth in a dynamic, international environment
• Flexible working arrangements and a modern workplace culture