IT Finance Manager

IT Finance Manager
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Job Title

Manager IT Finance at Syensqo

Overview

Syensqo is a science company dedicated to sustainable, innovative solutions that enhance how we live, work, travel, and play. We are seeking a Manager IT Finance to lead IT finance operations across Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Accounting & Controlling, and Investor Relations, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and value from IT investments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT finance specialists and analysts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily team operations, set clear goals, and manage performance reviews.
• Collaborate with IT operations and service management teams to deliver high‑quality IT services and performance.
• Ensure financial and contractual implications of major incidents are evaluated and managed.
• Develop processes to minimize financial risk and exposure related to IT disruptions.
• Oversee IT financial contracts, including negotiation, renewals, and compliance.
• Manage relationships with key IT vendors and service providers.
• Ensure all contracts align with budgetary constraints and corporate governance.
• Provide senior management with accurate reports and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Implement governance frameworks for IT finance, contracts, and incident‑related financial risk.
• Monitor project progress and risks, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure project managers or product owners own the projects.
• Ensure proper resource and capacity management within the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certification (e. g. , CFA, CPA, ITIL, CIPS) is an advantage.
• 7+ years of experience in IT Finance, financial management, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of IT operations, incident management processes, and vendor/contract management.
• Proven track record of leading and managing teams effectively.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Result orientation, influence & impact.
• Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate across all responsibilities.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co‑parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free language courses (24 languages available).
• Free well‑being sessions (physical and psychological).

Additional Information

• Smart working flexibility (hybrid work environment).

About Us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. We bring together great minds to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13, 000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products across homes, food, consumer goods, aerospace, automotive, batteries, smart devices, and healthcare applications.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Analyst, Information Technology, and Engineering

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

EEO Statement

At Syensqo, we promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may need assistance or accommodations during the application process to let us know so we can ensure a seamless experience for all candidates.