Funds Director Lisboa

Funds Director
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

A dynamic,
- market European private equity firm with offices across major financial hubs (and new locations planned for 2026) is setting up a European hub in Lisbon, enabling a greater balance of insourced operations and supporting the continued growth of the firm. Over time, the Lisbon hub is expected to centralise many finance and operations functions, offering excellent opportunities for career development and
- border collaboration.

About the Role

We are looking for a

Director – Fund Finance

to lead and expand the Finance teams across Lisbon, London, and Luxembourg. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for managing existing Fund Finance operations while also building out a new SPV Finance team in Lisbon. At full headcount, the combined team is expected to reach around 20 professionals.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop a
- performing finance function, providing strategic guidance, coaching, and process improvement to ensure a
-
- class Fund Finance and SPV Finance capability.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Finance

- Lead the Fund Finance function, currently comprising 9 Fund Accountants and 2 Managers, while building out the Lisbon-based team.

- Drive continuous improvement within the team, supporting managers in their
-
- day responsibilities.

- Oversee reporting, forecasting, analysis, and financial statements for fund structures, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

- Take the lead on
- related transactions, ensuring smooth and efficient execution.

SPV Finance

- Build and scale a new SPV Finance function in Lisbon, expected to start with around 6 team members and grow significantly over time.

- Design and implement structures, systems, and processes to bring SPV accounting and reporting
- house from outsourced administrators.

- Develop scalable, efficient processes to manage a large number of SPVs.

Leadership

- Work closely with the Group Finance Director as part of the leadership team, contributing to strategy, efficiency, and organisational development.

- Provide overall leadership across finance, supporting both team growth and transformation.

- Represent and lead the Lisbon office alongside other local directors when required.

Internal Collaboration

- Partner with Investor Relations to support investor queries and ensure
- quality communication.

- Collaborate with Operations, specialist teams, and Investment teams to provide
- functional support.

- Contribute to fundraising activities, including participation in Due Diligence meetings.

External Collaboration

- Build and manage relationships with administrators to continuously refine the operating model.

- Support the audit process, including onboarding new auditors and ensuring smooth audit delivery.

Transformation

- Collaborate with the Director – Transformation to deliver change initiatives within Finance and Operations.

- Support wider transformation projects across the firm.

Skills & Experience

- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage large,
- jurisdictional teams.

- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (preferably Big 4), with 12–15+ years of experience.

- Industry Experience: Funds experience essential (within fund managers or professional services, e. G. audit). Private Equity exposure beneficial but not mandatory.

- Technical Knowledge: Strong experience reporting under IFRS, US GAAP or Lux GAAP.

- Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret financials, identify control gaps, and propose solutions.

- Systems: Strong systems expertise;

financial modelling skills are highly desirable.

- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing.

- Organisation: Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to manage diverse responsibilities.

Note: The role will involve regular travel to London and Luxembourg.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced finance leader to shape, expand, and professionalise Fund Finance and SPV Finance functions within a growing European hub.