Portugal Finance Manager — Strategy & Compliance

Beko Europe; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beko Europe is seeking a Finance Manager in Portugal to lead the full accounting cycle, ensure IFRS compliance, and drive strategic financial planning. You will partner with commercial, operations, and HR teams to optimize performance and governance.

The role requires 5–8 years in finance, strong Portuguese tax knowledge, and fluency in Portuguese and English. You will manage a 4-person finance team and report into regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Experience leading finance teams in multinational/matrix environments.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent reporting capabilities.
• Leadership and people management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting cycle and monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Prepare financial statements per Portuguese standards, IFRS and policies.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities.
• Monitor performance and provide insights on trends and variances.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and reconcile key accounts.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, analyses, and business cases.
• Provide financial guidance on strategic initiatives and investments.
• Support audits and improve internal controls; coach a team of 4.

Skills

Finance leadership

Forecasting

Accounting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Portuguese & English bilingual

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Beko Europe is seeking a Finance Manager in Portugal to lead the full accounting cycle, ensure IFRS compliance, and drive strategic financial planning. You will partner with commercial, operations, and HR teams to optimize performance and governance.

The role requires 5–8 years in finance, strong Portuguese tax knowledge, and fluency in Portuguese and English. You will manage a 4-person finance team and report into regional leadership.