Finance Manager

Job PurposeThe Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations in Portugal, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with local regulations, effective financial planning, and strong internal controls. The role acts as a strategic business partner to support decision-making, drive performance, and contribute to the achievement of business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting

• Manage the full accounting cycle, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with Portuguese accounting standards, IFRS, and corporate policies.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights on key business trends and variances.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and reconciliation of key accounts.Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare financial analyses, business cases, and profitability assessments.
• Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and cost efficiency.Compliance & Internal Controls
• Ensure compliance with Portuguese tax, accounting, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate corporate tax, VAT, and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain and improve internal control processes and financial governance.
• Support internal and external audits and follow up on audit recommendations.Cash Flow & Treasury Management
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital performance.
• Manage banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Ensure effective credit control and payment processes.Business Partnering
• Partner with commercial, operations, supply chain, and HR teams to support business decisions.
• Provide financial guidance to management on strategic initiatives and investments.
• Participate in business reviews and management meetings.Team Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team (4 people)
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Allocate resources effectively and ensure team objectives are achieved.Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a 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.
• Previous experience leading finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in multinational and matrix organizations is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent financial planning and reporting capabilities.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.Why Join Beko EuropeBeko Europe is a leading home appliance company, dedicated to improving the lives of its consumers through a diverse range of innovative and sustainable products and solutions. As part of Beko, recognized as the "Number 1 Home Appliances Company in Europe," Beko Europe offers a portfolio of 16 brands including Beko, Hotpoint, Indesit, Whirlpool, Leisure and Blomberg, to name a handful, all providing quality appliances to millions of households.Beko Europe promotes sustainability in the home, using advanced technology, skilled human resources and strong manufacturing capabilities to contribute to a better future. Our design approach focuses on people-centric solutions that seamlessly integrate functionality, sustainability and appealing design. The company is committed to exceeding consumerWe are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, sex, colour, national or social origin, ethnicity, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status or political opinion.For more information about us look at www.bekoeurope.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Looking for new opportunity? Review our career page here.