• Overseeing people in a variety of roles that can range from performance analysis and advice to tax support
• Handling local statutory accounts & signing off the local P&L and BL reconciliations, as well as providing an accurate reflection of performance in Portugal
• Ensuring high quality and compliance from a financial perspective for the local legal entity
• Resolving any accounting or reporting issues and escalating any issues to the regional FD 
• Signing off on the monthly, quarterly and annual numbers & all monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the Country Manager and local management team by providing them with regular performance and financial insights
• Engaging with central finance teams and regional FD when relevant, using guidance to produce a bottom-up budget and forecast plus commentary
• Acting as a local business partner, providing advice and guidance to the local management team
• Managing the Risk register, supporting internal audits and the Control Framework, working in a matrix with Group Internal Audit and Group Controlling to achieve this
• Working in partnership with the group finance systems team to ensure that the ERP and any other underlying accounting packages used are used appropriately

Skills: Financial Oversight, Compliance Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Business Partnering, ERP Management.

• Lead all finance activities and provide finance support in areas like planning, business appraisal, business models, risk management, and governance/ controls
• Ensure accurate and timely actual results reporting including both financial and operational KPIs.
• Financial modeling for commercial projects, monthly outlooks, quarterly forecasts, Annual Financial Plan & Strategic Business Plan
• Be responsible for the preparation of Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Plan packages and provide analysis to support the country's business team
• Support management with commercial analytics including but not limited to Product  profitability, Inventory, Comps, Store level Profitability, Retail KPIs, Pricing calculation, Dilution, Promotion analysis, Margin analysis
• Understand and leverage the value drivers of the business
• Working Capital management especially in the area of inventory and AR
• Inspire a world-class finance team to drive a culture of continuous improvement with people, systems and processes through timely coaching and feedback.
• Supporting the production of financial forecasts, covering cash flow, income statement and group balance sheet
• Producing and maintaining dashboards and reports
• Owning and delivering ad-hoc improvement projects across finance and operations
• Drive business decisions through the creation and implementation of reporting frameworks that measure the implementation and success of such recommended strategies.
• Support executive leadership with credible communication of actionable insights backed by analytical data.
• Drive core finance processes for the business and partner with finance and business colleagues to make processes more efficient and effective.

Skills: Financial Planning, Business Appraisal, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Working Capital Management, Commercial Analytics, Reporting & Dashboards, Process Improvement.

• Lead and build the team by empowering, monitoring, and managing performance in order to maximize existing talents and develop new capabilities
• Contribute to the success of the business by supporting S/BUs and external stakeholders to deliver value-added Finance activities/services aligned with the company strategy
• Seek ways to optimize processes, including leveraging technology and tools in view to ensure efficiency
• Identify ways to enhance the integrity and availability of data within the data warehouse and other sources to efficiently meet reporting requirements and eliminate recurring issues
• Oversee the administration of Finance MI tools/systems and review adjustments to ensure timeliness of input and integrity of data
• Review the reconciliation of the source system with MI/other tools and adjustments for the preparation of statutory/regulatory and management reporting
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of MI provided to Finance SBU/other stakeholders via ad-hoc queries and Self-Service BI
• Review dashboards on BI tools to ensure that it meet specific SBU/BU needs and requirements
• Oversee the activities performed by the regulatory reporting product owner
• Oversee the monitoring and control function so as to avoid financial and reputational damage
• Monitor and review the implementation of appropriate corrective measures with regards to the monitoring and control functions to minimize financial liabilities.
• Lead finance/analytical projects to develop insights and recommendations that advance the mission and knowledge of the market.
• Navigate metrics that indicate advertiser and peer performance. 
• Analyze and draw insights to shed light on risks and opportunities in global advertiser business and provide recommendations for sales strategies that will drive incremental growth.

Skills: Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, Process Optimization, Data Management, Regulatory Reporting, Business Intelligence, Risk Monitoring, Project Management.

• Design processes and implement systems that enable efficiency, accuracy, compliance and reporting at a fit-for-purpose level of granularity as well as scalability for continuous growth.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and adherence to appropriate internal controls and accounting practices that are carried out to a high standard of quality, compliance, and precision.
• Provide insightful financial planning, analysis and reporting to guide decision-making and enhance performance across the organization.
• Ensure the organization has a robust annual budget planning process, management, financial analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting systems to support the organization's needs.
• Maintain a culture of compliance with financial controls and policies that are consistent with the Foundation and local state requirements.
• Annual and strategy planning processes, development of annual operating plan and budget in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Department, project and product budgets with budget owners, proactively identifying and balancing risks, and opportunities.
• Financial and accounting policies, principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly and year-end close processes, with a focus on continuous operational improvement and stewardship.
• Tax planning and reporting as well as compliance with federal, state, local, payroll and other applicable tax requirements, in coordination with Foundation FP&A, payroll, and tax teams.
• Assess proposed alliances, analyze new business models, and support the preparation of business cases.
• Work collaboratively with all departments, both within Gates Ag One and the Foundation, to ensure consistent application of guidelines and processes including legal to ensure a robust insurance and risk management framework and finance to ensure alignment and good communication.
• Identify and report on financial risks and manage financial performance.
• Manage third-party service providers, including banking and insurance relationships.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external auditors and counsel as vital regarding financial audits and reporting.

Skills: Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Compliance Management, Risk Assessment, Process Improvement, Tax Planning, Financial Analysis.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management and financial reports for management and various stakeholders on a timely and accurate basis
• Assist in analyzing potential investment opportunities (from banking facilities to mergers and acquisitions) to maximize gains
• Assist in the preparation of yearly budgets for the Group
• Analyse monthly budgets vs actuals - provide meaningful feedback and propose a corrective course of actions
• Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts for the Group
• Analyse monthly forecast vs actuals - provide meaningful feedback and propose a corrective course of actions
• Work closely with business leaders/operations to gain insights into business plans/strategy
• Coordinate and ensure financial reporting of the subsidiaries is done timely and in accordance with applicable regulations
• Providing technical expertise and advice on financial-related matters for the Group
• Assist in overall financial planning and cash flow management for the Group
• Analyze trends, benchmarks and in-depth market research applicable to business lines
• Analyze financial reconciliation data, identify gaps, and recommend areas for improvement
• Implement and coordinate ad-hoc finance business initiatives 
• Ensure financial reporting are in compliance with financial reporting standards (IFRS and MFRS) and the applicable laws of the local authorities
• Assist and support in strengthening and improving finance internal control and processes across the Group

Skills: Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Investment Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Market Research, Compliance, Process Improvement.

• Drive planning and analysis for the therapeutic area, lead monthly, quarterly and annual planning cycles, as well as the Long Range Planning and Latest Best Estimate
• Partner with the Therapeutic Area Commercial Team and Global Market Access/Pricing teams to provide day-to-day support and analysis, volume forecasts, and pre-launch and on-market analysis
• Lead the development and enhancement of the Commercial Model (SME) for on-market assets
• Prepare templates and presentations for annual LRP and Plan processes, contribute to building the story
• Operate independently to prepare relevant variance analysis for each planning cycle and develop meaningful management reporting schedules for direct areas supported
• Work closely with the geographical Areas and the business to understand and interpret the market dynamics
• Track asset and TA Performance (e.g., Market Share, ASP, Competitors), provide management with clear insights into drivers of business and financial performance and risk
• Prepare Ad Hoc reporting for Investor Relations and Finance Management
• Leads ad hoc analysis, projects and process improvements 
• Serve as a key contributor to the forecast and budgeting processes.
• Ensure financial results are reported timely, accurately, and in compliance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Interpret and analyze income statements and balance sheets.
• Develop complex financial models.
• Proactively drive strategy and finance discussions within the business.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support and/or lead highly visible special projects on an ad-hoc basis.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills: Financial Planning, Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Market Analysis, Reporting, IFRS Compliance, Data Analysis, Process Improvement.

• Relevant work experience as a Senior Consultant in Finance transformation leader role in an advisory capacity in Big 4 or global Services providers
• Previous Leadership role in finance organizations or consulting, advising CFOs on Finance transformation, process improvements, financial planning redesign, service delivery model design etc..
• Experience developing a vision for client finance organization, leading transformations encompassing finance process redesign, service delivery model development, and technology implementations.
• Experience with Finance in exponential technologies such as process automation through robotics, AI, Blockchain, predictive analytics, visualization etc.
• Ability to work with clients
• Strong business finance process knowledge
• Experience with FP&A & Treasury technologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and project management skills
• Strong work ethic and flexible
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications: BA in Commerce with 11 Years of Experience

• Financial analysis experience working directly in Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, and/or investment banking
• Prior Sales Finance experience, including revenue forecasting
• Deep understanding of B2B SaaS businesses, metrics, LTV, and customer lifecycle
• Experience improving and streamlining processes, and developing solutions to operational inefficiencies
• Demonstrated excellent project management skills, ability to manage and manipulate large data sets, critically analyze existing processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite, MS Office, expert Excel modeling skills and Salesforce
• Demonstrated ability to lead a high functioning Sales Finance team and deliver quality results as a future team lead
• Experience in SQL and Business Intelligence tools
• Experience in a highly strategic, analytical, and operational role within a rapidly growing company

Qualifications: BA in Financial Management with 6 Years of Experience

• Extensive demonstrable SAP S/4 HANA experience including at least 2 full end-to-end project lifecycles.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP Finance & Controlling areas and general knowledge of other SAP modules. 
• Ability to do FITGAP analysis and lead workshops with Business and Process Architects
• Customization experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance & Controlling Solution and understanding of core data structures and data flows
• Strong problem solving skills to drive resolution of defects and issues by understanding client needs and presenting options to resolve the problem.
• An ability to identify, develop and implement solutions to gaps to meet the needs of the business
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to deliver high-profile activities to tight timescales
• Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 9 Years of Experience

• Demonstrable Experience in Finance Dynamics 365 from a functional perspective
• Experience in delivering complex solutions for client organizations with heavy client interaction
• A strong financial background and understanding, with the ability to link this back to the core business of Avanade
• Strong consulting and project-based background, including assessing and managing the opportunity and risk associated with large-scale, complex projects
• Strong client leadership and engagement skills up to C-level, with an ability to lead conversations and influence both internally and externally
• A demonstrated business sense and existing insights into how Dynamics 365 impacts and improves processes of importance to clients
• Expert in understanding clients’ business problems and defining engagements that deliver the benefits that clients seek, and going on to actually deliver those
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably Dutch.

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 11 Years of Experience

• CPA or MBA with emphasis in finance, accounting, or management 
• Experience in a mid to large corporation
• Experience as part of a senior leadership team with accountability for financial insights in the strategic planning process.
• Adequate knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
• Advanced practical experience in financial planning
• Adequate knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
• Adequate knowledge of compliance and controls - SOX compliance and local financial regulations
• Result driven strategic thinker with perfect collaborative and influencing skills
• People management and development experience
• Adequate IT proficiency
• Fluent Russian and English speaking proficiency is mandatory

Qualifications: BA in Finance with 10 Years of Experience

• Experience managing large-scale transformation, establishment, separation or M&A projects across multiple markets and workstreams
• Substantial experience managing and coordinating a large number of stakeholders, teams or functions
• Experience leading a large change program
• Knowledge of processes and value drivers relevant to Finance, IT
• Experience building and applying governance structures across project workstreams
• A motivated individual enthusiastic about continuous improvement and excited by the opportunity to establish a new standalone organization
• A strong communicator able to build and maintain relationships
• An adaptable skillset and the ability to manage multiple moving parts and change focus quickly 
• A fast learner able to adapt and deliver quickly in a new environment
• A big-picture thinker who can link multiple workstreams into the overall business objectives and translate these into implementation actions
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets experience
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and sustain strong relationships with ministers and influence and negotiate on behalf of DCMS in a range of situations

Qualifications: BA in Accounting with 8 Years of Experience