Finance Director (M/F) – Industrial Sector - International Group - Aveiro Sul
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Description
About the Opportunity
On behalf of our client, an international industrial company operating within a multinational group, we are seeking an experienced Finance Director to ensure the effective leadership, coordination and continuity of its Finance function.
This position requires a hands-on finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, business acumen and proven experience in financial management, industrial controlling and international corporate reporting.
The successful candidate will work closely with local management and international stakeholders, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency and compliance with corporate requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee financial, accounting and tax activities across the entities under responsibility.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with local accounting standards, IFRS and Group requirements.
- Coordinate statutory and external audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax, legal and regulatory obligations.
Financial Planning & Controlling
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
- Monitor financial and operational performance, including Sales, Gross Profit, EBIT, Working Capital and Cash Flow.
- Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights to management.
- Oversee industrial cost controlling, inventory valuation, profitability analysis and capital expenditure monitoring.
- Support management in strategic and operational decision-making.
Treasury, Risk & Internal Controls
- Oversee cash flow management, liquidity and working capital optimization.
- Monitor customer credit exposure, collections and financial risks.
- Ensure the effectiveness of internal control procedures and compliance requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Lead and coordinate the Finance team.
- Act as a key financial business partner to local management and international stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment with corporate financial policies, reporting standards and deadlines.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and financial process optimization.
- Ensure business continuity and effective coordination across departments.
Candidate Profile
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
- Proven professional experience in Finance Director, Finance Manager or Senior Financial Controlling positions.
- Strong background in industrial environments, preferably within multinational organizations.
- Solid knowledge of financial accounting, IFRS, taxation and corporate reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, industrial controlling and financial performance analysis.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of autonomy, analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
- Advanced proficiency in financial reporting and data analysis tools.
Additional Assets
- Experience in international finance structures and cross-border operations.
- Professional qualifications in Accounting, Auditing or Finance.
- Experience in internal controls, process improvement and financial transformation initiatives.
Contractual Arrangements
- Independent Contractor; or
- Uncertain duration contract
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities.
- Hybrid working model.
Application Process
- Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CV in English to ---@--- , indicating their availability and preferred contractual arrangement.
- The recruitment process will be managed by an external recruitment partner on behalf of the hiring company.
- Please note that only candidates whose qualifications and professional experience closely match the position requirements will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.
- All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
On behalf of our client, an international industrial company operating within a multinational group, we are seeking an experienced Finance Director to ensure the effective leadership, coordination and continuity of its Finance function.
This position requires a hands-on finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, business acumen and proven experience in financial management, industrial controlling and international corporate reporting.
The successful candidate will work closely with local management and international stakeholders, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency and compliance with corporate requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee financial, accounting and tax activities across the entities under responsibility.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with local accounting standards, IFRS and Group requirements.
- Coordinate statutory and external audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax, legal and regulatory obligations.
Financial Planning & Controlling
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
- Monitor financial and operational performance, including Sales, Gross Profit, EBIT, Working Capital and Cash Flow.
- Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights to management.
- Oversee industrial cost controlling, inventory valuation, profitability analysis and capital expenditure monitoring.
- Support management in strategic and operational decision-making.
Treasury, Risk & Internal Controls
- Oversee cash flow management, liquidity and working capital optimization.
- Monitor customer credit exposure, collections and financial risks.
- Ensure the effectiveness of internal control procedures and compliance requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Lead and coordinate the Finance team.
- Act as a key financial business partner to local management and international stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment with corporate financial policies, reporting standards and deadlines.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and financial process optimization.
- Ensure business continuity and effective coordination across departments.
Candidate Profile
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
- Proven professional experience in Finance Director, Finance Manager or Senior Financial Controlling positions.
- Strong background in industrial environments, preferably within multinational organizations.
- Solid knowledge of financial accounting, IFRS, taxation and corporate reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, industrial controlling and financial performance analysis.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of autonomy, analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
- Advanced proficiency in financial reporting and data analysis tools.
Additional Assets
- Experience in international finance structures and cross-border operations.
- Professional qualifications in Accounting, Auditing or Finance.
- Experience in internal controls, process improvement and financial transformation initiatives.
Contractual Arrangements
- Independent Contractor; or
- Uncertain duration contract
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities.
- Hybrid working model.
Application Process
- Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CV in English to ---@--- , indicating their availability and preferred contractual arrangement.
- The recruitment process will be managed by an external recruitment partner on behalf of the hiring company.
- Please note that only candidates whose qualifications and professional experience closely match the position requirements will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.
- All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.