Head of Finance & Procurement

Mercedes-Benz.io GmbH•Waller, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are Mercedes-Benz.io. Our mission is to ignite and build digital solutions for Mercedes-Benz by bringing together a tribe of digital enthusiasts who shape the digital future of the brand. We offer 100% flexibility. You can work from our offices in Lisbon or Braga, or remotely from Mainland Portugal. At the heart of Mercedes-Benz.io business operations, our Finance team is responsible for corporate finance, controlling, and procurement. We work closely with people, partners, and the business to enable smart, sustainable decision-making. We are looking for a Head of Finance & Procurement to join us. In this role, you will lead our controlling, financial, and procurement operations, ensure high-quality reporting, support strategic decision-making, and enable efficient, compliant, and value-adding processes across the organization.

Requirements

University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; local CPA certification is strongly preferred
Native-level Portuguese and fluent English (C1), written and spoken is mandatory
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management including people leadership
Strong experience in financial statement preparation, management reporting, and in-depth financial analysis
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
Medium to advanced MS Excel skills and basic experience with Power Automate
Ability to align financial strategies with broader business objectives
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire trust and build strong relationships
High ability to learn and operate effectively in a hybrid setup

Nice To Haves

Hold a recognized finance certification such as CPA or equivalent
Have experience in procurement or close collaboration with procurement functions
Have worked with AI tools for predictive forecasting, reporting automation, or process optimization
Bring an entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Have experience in agile, digital product, or technology-driven environments

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and governance across Finance and Procurement
Advise and partner with Managing Directors and Executive Board members as a trusted co‑pilot on finance and procurement matters
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cash management, and risk management activities
Ensure high-quality, timely statutory financial statements in compliance with local GAAP (SNC) and group consolidation requirements
Own month-end and year-end financial closing, coordinating with shared services, outsourced accounting, and treasury partners
Monitor financial performance by preparing and presenting monthly KPIs, insights, and recommendations to the CFO and executive leadership
Define and oversee procurement strategies, ensuring compliant and value-driven processes across sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and cost optimization
Maintain internal policies and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
Represent Finance & Procurement in strategic discussions, risk assessments, and financial governance forums
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary Finance & Procurement team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth
Be responsible for hiring, onboarding and offboarding, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes within the team

Benefits

Open source software
No top-down hierarchy. We trust in your self-organization
Colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you
An amazing open-minded and informal culture with the backup of a giant company like Mercedes-Benz
iPhone, MacBook Pro or Dell (your choice) and noise-cancelling headphones
Health insurance for you and your family
Life insurance
Proactive self-development in international Trainings and Conferences
Wellbeing actions (massages, nutrition sessions, happy hour and more)
Brand Connection Perks
Much more cool stuff …