Senior Business Performance Manager

If youre someone with strong business acumen who loves transforming information into clear
actionable insight this role is for you.

At Sparkfood youll play a key role in helping us understand performance shape strategy and drive
better decisions across multiple international markets.

What you will do
In this role youll often be the person who connects the dots across different data sources—spotting
whats missing identifying inconsistencies asking smart questions and constructively challenging
assumptions. Youll translate complex information into concise commentary for Board and ExCom
materials communicating with impeccable written English and a pragmatic transparent tone.

Youll work hands-on with Excel (other analytical tools like Power BI Tableau or similar will be valued)
structure analyses project scenarios and business plans and turn numbers into simple meaningful
messages for decision-makers.

This position is a great fit for you if you have strong critical thinking skills enjoy navigating ambiguity
stay calm in fast-changing environments and thrive in a lean highly dynamic organization.

Where you fit in
Youll join the Business Performance Management team reporting directly to the CFO and working
closely with finance teams in France Italy Spain and other markets. This is a high-exposure role that
will give you a deep understanding of the business and the opportunity to influence key processes such
as 5-year strategic planning budgeting monthly operational meetings group-wide performance
management initiatives.

Youll be part of a diverse international environment where your insights will have a tangible impact
across the organization.

This role is based in Porto with regular interaction with teams across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Analysis: financial planning budgeting and forecasting activities.
Analyse and systematise information from different sources identifying trends and providing
insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Performance Monitoring: monitor KPIs and financial metrics to assess the overall financial health
and performance of our different businesses. Understand variances against budgets and targets
identify areas of improvement or concern and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective
actions. Follow the strategy and financial plans execution.

Financial Reporting: prepare monthly reporting to Sparkfood ExCom and Board. Prepare support information report for Sonae centralized teams (planning & control tax accounting …).

Business Partnering: collaborate with various stakeholders including Sparkfood senior management and Sonae Holding teams. Act as a trusted advisor to Sparkfood CFO and help Sparkfood business units with different analysis and support to decision making.

Process Improvement: contribute to continuously improve financial processes and systems to
enhance efficiency accuracy and transparency. May be involved in implementing new financial
tools technologies or methodologies to streamline operations.

Main requirements
Hands-on and action-driven ready to work on a lean organization with a roll-up your sleeves attitude
(no direct reports expected in the short to medium term);
Great sense of responsibility and ownership (autonomy is strongly encouraged and expected);
Intellectual curiosity and critical thinking (consistently ask & answer the question so what);
Proactivity (youll need to build tools models processes from scratch);
Ability to translate complex information and data into clear insights and business implications
Problem-solving and data-driven mindset;
Ease of communication and interpersonal relationship skills (including with different
cultures/nationalities);
Minimum 5 years of experience within Corporate Finance Management Consulting Planning and
Control or Audit functions (past experience in management control functions will be valued);
Advanced/native-level English proficiency (mandatory); (at least) intermediate level of Spanish;
knowledge of other languages will be valued including German French and Italian;
Strong knowledge of MS Office tools particularly Excel (advanced level) and PowerPoint.