Finance Manager - Treasury & Accounting - Lisbon
Serving the world’s leading banks, corporations, and digital-first businesses—including neo-banks, travel companies, and payment service providers—1GLOBAL connects over 43 million devices globally.
With 2024 full-year revenue exceeding US$100 million, 1GLOBAL is a profitable business generating significant cash flows to fund its ongoing investments in infrastructure, transformation, and growth. 2024 saw major client wins and marked 1GLOBAL’s evolution from a multi-market telecommunication provider to a global technology-driven mobile connectivity powerhouse.
Established in 2022 by experienced tech founders and entrepreneurs Hakan Koç and Pyrros Koussios, 1GLOBAL is a European technology leader driving digital transformation in the global telecommunications market. It operates as a fully regulated Mobile Virtual Network Operator (“MVNO”) in nine countries and as a regulated telecommunications operator in an additional 31 countries.Headquartered in the Netherlands, with world-class R&D hubs in Lisbon, Berlin, and São Paulo, 1GLOBAL employs over 450 experts across 13 countries.
Position Overview
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Financial Control team as Finance Manager, based in our Lisbon office. Reporting directly to the Head of Treasury and Compliance, this role offers a unique blend of local responsibility and international exposure in a business which is expanding rapidly.
This role will lead key finance areas, including compliance (accounts submission and audits), treasury planning and analytics, accounting oversight and process automation. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reporting, strong internal controls and preparation of cashflow analytics.Acting as the primary liaison with auditors and tax advisors, you’ll ensure local compliance while aligning with group-wide standards.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to shape the finance function in a growing, dynamic international business.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Reporting- Lead the timely and accurate submission of statutory accounts across multiple jurisdictions.
- Oversee local audits, acting as the main point of contact for auditors.
- Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations and internal policies.
- Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts by gathering data, validating inputs and updating treasury models.
- Assist in daily and weekly cash and FX position monitoring across group entities, preparing summary reports for management and highlighting potential shortfalls or surpluses.
- Track and report on key treasury metrics such as bank balances, intercompany funding and FX exposures, helping to identify trends and ensure data accuracy.
- Supervise day-to-day accounting activities in collaboration with the shared services center.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Management of key financial software applications such as cash application and automated lease accounting.
- Contribute to cross-functional systems projects, particularly in financial systems and billing platforms;
- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation across the finance function to enable the business to maintain control and efficiency as it experiences hyper-growth.
Requirements
Must Have- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting/audit/controller roles.
- Experience with IFRS, other GAAPs is a plus.
- Proficiency with financial systems and general ERP or billing tools.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience in external audit, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA).
- Hands-on experience in corporate treasury, including cash and FX management.
- Experience with process automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Alteryx, etc.)
- Experience in the telecommunications or technology sector.
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
- Interest or experience in systems implementation or process improvement initiatives.
Benefits
Why 1GLOBAL?- Growth Opportunities: Advance your career in one of the fastest growing telecommunications companies, expanding over 40% year-on-year under the leadership of successful tech entrepreneurs.
- Major Transaction Exposure: Be in the driver’s seat for transactions that will have an impact on the future telco industry.
- Work with a Talented Team: From the Board and the Founders to the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate daily with the most capable and renowned external advisors, and constantly being exposed to talented and driven individuals.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced workplace where innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts.
- Professional Development: Work alongside industry experts to enhance your skills and knowledge in a cutting-edge field.
- International Experience: Gain opportunities to work in different 1GLOBAL offices around the world as you grow within the company.
- Open Communication Culture: Join a team where your ideas are heard, and open dialogue is encouraged, fostering a supportive and transparent work environment.
- Get Things Done Attitude: Be part of a results-driven team that values efficiency, creativity, and the drive to make a tangible impact in the industry.
1GLOBAL is an equal opportunity employer, we value your character as much as your talent. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. We are excited for you to join our mission to revolutionise connectivity globally.