Head of Finance

Founded by Paula Amorim, Amorim Luxury is Portugal’s leading luxury and lifestyle benchmark, pioneering an ecosystem where fashion, gastronomy, and hospitality intersect. Owning prestigious multi-brand concepts such as Fashion Clinic and the iconic JNcQUOI universe (restaurants, luxury retail, private club, and boutique hospitality), the Group creates extraordinary, high-impact experiences. Driven by high-growth strategy, elegance, and service excellence, Amorim Luxury continues to shape the premium lifestyle landscape in Portugal and beyond.

We are currently looking for a Head of Finance to join our team!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Management Control and Performance Monitoring

• Prepare, consolidate and analyse the financial performance of the Group's business units.
• Ensure the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial and operational reporting.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting, forecasting and budget review processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators, identifying variances, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs and management reporting tools.
• Produce profitability analyses by business unit, project, cost centre and functional area.
• Ensure consistency and alignment between operational, accounting and management information.
• Support operational managers in interpreting results and defining corrective actions.

Reporting, Accounting and Information Quality

• Ensure the reliability, integrity and consistency of the Group's financial information.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Maintain close alignment between Accounting, Reporting and Management Control functions.
• Review reconciliations, financial analyses and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Implement procedures that strengthen financial information quality and accuracy.
• Promote the standardisation of financial policies, procedures and reporting practices across the Group.
• Ensure the timely delivery of management information required to support business decisions.

Treasury, Procurement and Accounts Payable

• Oversee the Group's operational treasury activities.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity levels and short and medium-term funding requirements.
• Ensure effective control and monitoring of payment processes and accounts payable activities.
• Support financial oversight of procurement processes.
• Monitor financial commitments, payment terms and exposure levels.
• Promote efficient working capital management practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal approval and payment procedures.

Internal Controls and Process Improvement

• Develop, implement and strengthen internal control mechanisms across all finance-related activities.
• Ensure robust procedures covering validation, traceability and segregation of duties.
• Identify operational and financial risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Review, map and optimise financial and administrative processes.
• Promote process standardisation across the Group's different business units.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure consistent compliance with the Group's financial policies and procedures.

Systems, ERP and Finance Transformation

• Lead initiatives aimed at modernising and transforming the finance function.
• Actively participate in the implementation, optimisation and integration of ERP systems and financial management tools.
• Ensure the effective integration of information flows between Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Treasury and Operations.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and digitalisation.
• Work closely with the IT function to continuously improve finance-related systems and solutions.
• Support reporting, business intelligence and data analysis initiatives.
• Promote the effective use of available systems and technological tools.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop the Finance team, fostering accountability, performance and professional growth.
• Define priorities, objectives and operating routines.
• Ensure the appropriate allocation and monitoring of departmental activities.
• Support the technical and professional development of team members.
• Promote a culture of rigour, collaboration, continuous improvement and results orientation.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong execution capabilities and operational focus.
• High level of attention to detail, rigour and information accuracy.
• Proven expertise in management control and financial reporting.
• Ability to implement and continuously improve processes.
• Solid knowledge of financial and management accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of accountability, autonomy and organisation.
• Experience working with ERP systems and process optimisation initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate under demanding deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and focus on operational efficiency.
• High standards of integrity, ethics and confidentiality.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Management Control, Accounting, Audit, Information Systems or a related discipline is valued.
• Proven experience in finance leadership roles with a strong operational and hands-on focus.
• Solid experience in management control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and business monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting principles.
• Experience coordinating monthly closing and management reporting processes.
• Proven track record in implementing and improving financial processes and internal control frameworks.
• Experience participating in ERP implementation, optimisation or integration projects.
• Experience within multi-company and/or multi-business environments is highly valued.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, reporting tools and business intelligence solutions.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.