EMESA Platinion Finance Director - Lisbon

Job Title:

EMESA Platinion Finance Director

Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Other EMESA cities possible)

Company: Boston Consulting Group (BCG Platinion)

Job Type: Full-time

About BCG Platinion:

BCG Platinion specializes in business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions, delivering customized, future-proof technology platforms and consulting services globally.

Role Overview:

Lead the finance function for BCG Platinion across the EMESA region (Europe, Middle East, South Asia). You will lead a team of finance professionals, partner with senior leaders, and drive finance strategy, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Act as a strategic finance partner to EMESA Platinion leadership.
• Develop and implement scalable finance operating models.
• Analyze backlog, pipeline, and conversion metrics for business insights.
• Collaborate with Managing Directors and Business Development teams on commercial models and business cases.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead regional financial planning: budgeting, forecasting, and long-term modeling.
• Provide timely financial insights supporting decision-making.
• Manage pricing, rate setting, and capacity planning.
• Oversee budgeting for local systems and regional teams.

Commercial & Business Support

• Support pricing, project economics, and investment decision-making.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess client engagement profitability.
• Develop reporting and dashboards for leadership needs.
• Drive adoption of financial tools across the organization.

Team Leadership & Transformation

• Lead, coach, and develop the regional finance team.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives (e.g., ERP implementations, automation).
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with global Centers of Excellence and Shared Services.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related (MBA or professional certifications like CPA/ACCA a plus).
• 10+ years progressive finance experience, ideally in consulting or matrix international environments.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end finance processes and statutory accounting.
• Proven leadership and change management experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, complex environments.

Who You’ll Work With:

You will collaborate closely with regional and global Platinion leadership, BCG finance teams, business operations, and HR.