Finance & Accounting Manager

At Socomec , we are looking for a Finance & Accounting Manager . This role is key to ensuring the financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency of our Portugal subsidiary while supporting business growth and strategic decision-making. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, taking ownership of a broad finance scope, leading a small team, and partnering with business leaders to drive performance, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. What you will do Lead and supervise all accounting, finance, treasury, and administrative activities. Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings in accordance with Group and local requirements. Ensure the accuracy of financial statements, account reconciliations, and statutory reporting. Prepare and submit monthly management reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital analysis, and variance explanations. Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting exercises. Monitor financial performance and provide meaningful insights to support business decisions. Manage cash flow, treasury activities, liquidity planning, and banking relationships. Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, internal control procedures, and local statutory requirements. Coordinate relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, legal partners, and local authorities. Support internal and external audits and ensure the implementation of corrective actions where required. Coordinate and validate the monthly payroll process, salary payments, employee benefits administration, and expense reimbursement activities. Act as the primary liaison with the external payroll provider, ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with local labor regulations. Support HR administrative activities, including employee documentation, onboarding, offboarding, and employment-related administration. Coordinate local HSE administrative requirements, accident reporting, mandatory inspections, and support the deployment of Group HSE policies. Conduct customer credit risk assessments, monitor overdue receivables, coordinate collection activities, and oversee bad debt monitoring. Lead, coach, and develop one direct report , ensuring effective workload management and professional growth. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial processes, controls, and operational efficiency. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cash flow management. Experience working with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and external service providers. Good understanding of payroll processes and HR administration. Knowledge of Portuguese accounting, tax, and statutory requirements. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Fluent Portuguese and English . Strong teamworking skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders. Ability to handle priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why join us Be part of an international company recognized for innovation and reliability. Join a collaborative and dynamic team environment where organization, responsiveness, and a service mindset make the difference. Location: Mafra, Portugal If you are looking for a role where you can combine financial leadership, people management, business partnering, and operational excellence while making a tangible impact on business performance, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join Socomec. #LI-YCD