Senior Manager Finance Transformation

Our client, a multinational Private Equity, is setting up a European hub in Lisbon and is looking for a Senior Manager - Finance Transformation, that will report to the Finance & Transformation Director. This person will lead a portfolio of high-impact transformation initiatives focused on digital enablement, process optimisation, and automation within Finance.

This role will be central to establishing and scaling the finance-related capabilities of the new Lisbon office, ensuring the foundations are in place to support long-term success. This position will act as a key driver of change—promoting continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and innovation across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of finance transformation initiatives, from project planning through execution, implementation, and post-go-live support.

• Provide a strategic, organisation-wide perspective to ensure alignment of workstreams with broader finance and business priorities.

• Identify potential risks across projects and propose mitigation strategies.

• Conduct process reviews, interviews, and workshops with internal finance teams to gather requirements and identify optimisation opportunities.

• Challenge existing ways of working and recommend practical, innovative solutions.

• Define KPIs and monitor the effectiveness and impact of transformation initiatives.

• Oversee the transition of newly implemented processes/systems into BAU, ensuring adoption and long-term sustainability.

• Build and maintain a knowledge hub capturing best practices and lessons learned from transformation initiatives.

• Develop a strong understanding of operational functions across the organisation to ensure well-informed decision-making.

• Partner with Project Managers to maintain visibility on scope, timelines, and budgets.

• Support the Centre of Excellence by managing workstreams, resources, and priorities in line with team capabilities.

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members through regular feedback and performance check-ins.

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovation-driven team culture.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience: Proven background in finance transformation or change management within complex organisations. Accounting qualification is a plus.

• Methodologies: Exposure to change management frameworks and agile methodologies is advantageous.

• Industry: Experience in financial services preferred; Private Equity experience not required.

• Systems knowledge: Familiarity with leading finance systems (GL, consolidation, reporting, AP, etc.).

• Analytical ability: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Organisation: Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities—both individually and within the team.

• Stakeholder management: Proven capability to collaborate with internal and external partners to gather technical information and support project execution.

If you are proactive, self-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment and have demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members to achieve shared goals, this opportunity is for you! Apply Now!