Finance Manager

About the Position

We are hiring a Finance Manager for an international group operating across RegTech, regulatory advisory, and financial services, supporting growth across the GCC, Africa, and global markets.

Role Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for building and leading the finance function for Azakaw Portugal, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and commercially focused financial management across a fast-growing RegTech business.

You will combine strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution, owning accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, treasury, and business planning while partnering closely with the Group CFO, Board of Directors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing the finance function for Azakaw Portugal.
• Owning the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Preparing monthly management accounts, Board Packs, and financial analysis for the Group CFO and Board of Directors.
• Managing Portuguese tax, payroll, and statutory compliance, ensuring all filings are accurate and submitted on time.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business planning activities.
• Supporting grant funding applications, financial modeling, and compliance reporting.
• Managing treasury activities, banking relationships, and cash flow forecasting.
• Maintaining intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and group consolidation reporting.
• Working closely with engineering teams to ensure SaaS billing data reconciles accurately with accounting records.
• Implementing and maintaining accounting systems, financial controls, and scalable finance processes.
• Supporting automation initiatives and continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Acting as the primary finance contact for auditors, tax authorities, and external advisors.
• Providing commercial financial insight to support strategic decision-making and business growth.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Management within SaaS, technology, or regulated financial services.
• Demonstrable experience managing full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, management reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience preparing Board reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese accounting standards (SNC), IFRS, and Portuguese tax regulations.
• Experience managing payroll, VAT (IVA), Corporate Tax (IRC), and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience implementing or managing cloud accounting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial information into commercial insight.
• Proven experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in regulated financial environments.

Nice to Have

• SaaS or subscription-based business models.
• RegTech, FinTech, or Compliance Technology.
• IFRS 15 revenue recognition.
• Business planning and financial modeling.
• Portuguese and EU grant funding programs (Portugal 2030, PRR, Horizon Europe, IAPMEI).
• Multi-entity and multi-currency finance environments.
• Accounting system implementation (Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
• Working with engineering teams on financial data integrations and automation.
• International group reporting.
• Portuguese and English language proficiency.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing international group

About the Company

Azakaw is an international group operating across RegTech, regulatory advisory, and financial services, supporting growth across the GCC, Africa, and global markets.