Especialista Financeiro(a) - SPVs (all genders)

Q ENERGY is Europe's 360° green energy company. Join our team as an Especialista Financeiro(a) for our SPVs, and support our Iberian Finance team with in-house accounting (SAP), financial reporting, tax compliance, and supporting investment structures and transactions. This position is offered under a fixed-term employment contract for a duration of 12 months, in accordance with applicable Portuguese labour law.

Responsibilities

Manage the full accounting cycle of SPVs in-house using SAP; Ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping in compliance with Portuguese GAAP and IFRS; Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow); Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes; Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, intercompany balances, loans, and financial instruments; Maintain proper accounting documentation and audit trail; Ensure compliance with Portuguese tax regulations and corporate governance requirements; Prepare and review VAT returns, Corporate Income Tax filings, and other statutory declarations; Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities; Support statutory reporting and ensure timely submission of local filings; Monitor and manage cash flow for SPVs; Support payment processes and banking activities; Ensure proper approval workflows and internal controls for financial transactions; Prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders and investors; Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes; Assist in financial due diligence and transaction support related to SPVs; Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support investment and structuring decisions; Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls; Work closely with legal, tax, and investment teams to ensure proper structuring and ongoing compliance of SPVs; Contribute to the implementation of best practices in SPV financial management

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or SPV-related roles; Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting independently; Strong knowledge of Portuguese GAAP and IFRS; Hands-on experience working with SAP in an in-house accounting environment; Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken); Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills; High attention to detail; Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Nice to have

Experience with SPVs or structured finance vehicles

Benefits

Office in Nevogilde overlooking the Atlantic, close to Metro Matosinhos Sul and bus stops; IT equipment (laptop, monitor, headphones, and company phone if needed); Flexible working hours; Hybrid work model: three days in the office and two days of mobile working; 30 vacation days per year; Detailed onboarding process; Accident and life insurance; Health insurance through Medis; Supportive environment with ongoing professional and personal development