Head of Finance Portugal

As Head of Finance you will be the key advisor to the General Manager of Glovo Portugal - one of Glovos largest and most strategic markets. With full ownership of FP&A performance steering Controlling and  360º overview and co-ownership of Finance Operations sitting in Shared Service Centers: Tax/treasury/finance processes (billing Accounts Payable You will play a key role in shaping the financial health and long-term success of the business in a highly competitive and fast-evolving environment.

You will lead a high-performing team that combines financial excellence with strategic foresight partnering with leaders across operations marketing q-commerce commercial and more ensuring that every initiative is value-generating and every euro spent creates real impact.

The Journey:

• Lead a Finance team that delivers insights proactively identifies opportunities and challenges the status quo to shape the future of our business.

• Be the Financial right-hand to the General Manager: provide guidance on the countrys roadmap investment decisions business model evolution and other opportunities.

• Act as the HQ Liaison: High-impact communicator who can advocate for local needs while

• Own and steer the full P&L from revenue levers to cost optimization.

• Lead annual budgeting quarterly forecasting and monthly performance reviews partnering with all departments to drive transparency and accountability.

• Become the Risk Sentinel: Proactive in early detection of compliance or financial risks before they hit the P&L/business.

• Develop business cases scenario analyses and predictive models to guide expansion commercial strategy operational optimisation and innovation efforts.

• Partner with the central finance strategy and data teams to ensure alignment and best-in-class execution.

• Be a trusted counterpart in C-level discussions with accountability over financial storytelling and performance insights.

• Own process improvement and the finance operations roadmap in collaboration with local and global stakeholders.

• Support and oversee treasury and accounting needs as well as monitor and prepare financial policies and Financial Statements.

• Supervise the relationship with third parties: external auditors administrations external consultants as required.

• Represent the country in international forums sharing learnings and helping shape Glovos global playbook.

Qualifications :

What You Will Bring to the Ride:

Experience & Background

• 6 years experience in technical Finance including Accounting/Tax/Treasury/Planning paired with strategic partner roles

• Able to have a 360º perspective of finance and understand tax treasury and other technical implications without the need of being an expert on each subfunction.

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles with full P&L exposure and cross-functional business acumen.

• Track record in leading high-performing teams including recruiting and developing top talent.

• Strong exposure to high-growth tech e-commerce or marketplace environments.

• Background in Big-4 CFO-track roles in fast-paced companies is a strong plus.

• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

Skills & Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset You think 1224 months ahead and connect data to ambition.

• Business Judgment You see trade-offs risks and upside at 30000ft and 3cm levels.

• Data Fluency You know how to build hypotheses extract insight and challenge assumptions.

• Executive Presence Able to influence and challenge senior leadership and inspire high-performing teams.

• Executional Excellence Structured detail-oriented and relentless in ensuring things get done.

• People Leadership Strong management skills with the ability to inspire coach and develop.

• Resilience & Adaptability Able to navigate ambiguity thrive under pressure and embrace change.

• Ownership & Bias for Action You operate like an owner take initiative and act decisively.

Culture:

• Ability to work in a high growth and high-performing environment with a fast pace while being hands-on and autonomous.

• Adaptable and positive mindset: possess a flexible attitude towards evolving roles within the finance domain; we value versatility & the ability to adapt to new challenges while ensuring a consistent job scope.

• A can-do attitude and endless curiosity you wonder why something happened spend hours figuring it out and cant stop thinking about solutions.

• Obsessed with continuous improvements delivering value and allergic to manual tasks!

• An empathetic and inclusive attitude - you are always respectful kind and fair.

Individuals representing diverse profiles and abilities encompassing various genders ethnicities and backgrounds are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you dont meet our musts dont let it stop you we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action (applicable for senior roles and above).

• Private health insurance to keep you at your peak.

• Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!

• Coverflex discounts on gyms wellbeing technology pharmacy courses and even kindergarten expenses.

• Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.

• 28 days of time off the freedom to work from home two days a week and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!

• Enhanced parental leave and nursery monetary support for the first 6 months.

• Online therapy and well-being benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Additional Information :

Here at Glovo we thrive on diversity we believe it enhances our teams products and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds all genders racial/diverse backgrounds abilities ages sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g. she/her/hers he/him/his they/them/theirs etc).

So ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time