Finance Business Partner Cascais em Cascais, Portugal

https://jobeax.com/link/U7z5acHJ8YBchxTu is a leading independent renewable energy producer in Poland and other European markets:Portugal, Spain, Italy,Germany, and Romania. Since 2012, we have been at the forefront of the energy transition, offeringsolutions across theentire renewable energy value chain: developing, commercializing, and constructing renewable energyassets. Ourportfolio includes photovoltaics (PV, our main technology), wind power, and large-scale energy storagesystems (BESS).R.Power is one of the largest independent renewable energy companies in Europe. Due to the company’sgrowth, we arelooking for:

Finance Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key financial business owner and advisor to the local team, translating financial data into actionable business insights and business developments into financial data
• Report directly to the Group Chief Financial Controlling Officer and collaborate closely with the Group Reporting Manager, both based at the Warsaw HQ
• Partner with project managers, operations, and legal teams on financial aspects of contracts, investments, and project execution
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of local accounting records in accordance with Portuguese accounting standards (SNC) and Group policies
• Manage day-to-day financial operations including re-invoicing, cost capitalization, accruals, and month-end/year-end closing activities
• Coordinate with local external advisors (tax, audit, legal) to ensure full compliance with Portuguese fiscal and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to Group headquarters in Warsaw
• Actively participate in Group budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles, providing reliable local financial inputs
• Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) across key financial metrics and deliver clear, insightful commentary to Group management
• Build financial processes from scratch where they do not yet exist, ensuring full alignment with Group standards and best practices
• Review, improve, and standardize existing financial workflows, internal controls, and reporting procedures
• Lead the local rollout of financial systems and tools in collaboration with an external consulting partner, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a finance, controlling, or accounting role within an international or multi-entity environment
• Solid knowledge of Portuguese accounting standards (SNC) and tax regulations; familiarity with IFRS is a strong advantage
• Experience with group reporting, consolidation packages, and working within headquarters-driven financial reporting frameworks
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar); experience in ERP implementation or migration is a plus
• Strong understanding of cost capitalization, intercompany re-invoicing, and project-based accounting
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement financial processes in a growing or early-stage organization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI or other BI/reporting tools is a plus
• Fluent English (daily communication with Warsaw HQ); fluent Portuguese is required
• A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach — ready to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in the renewable energy sector or project-driven industries (infrastructure, construction, real estate development)
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience working with external consulting firms on finance transformation or system implementation projects

We offer

• A key role with real impact in a fast-growing international renewable energy company
• High level of autonomy and ownership of the local finance function
• Direct exposure to Group management and strategic decision-making processes
• Opportunity to build financial processes and systems from the ground up
• Collaboration with experienced teams across multiple European markets
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities
• Professional growth in a dynamic, international environment
• Flexible working arrangements and a modern workplace culture