Finance Director

About the role

The Finance Director reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the Group CFO to provide strategic financial leadership for Luso Global Mining and its portfolio of mining projects. The role is responsible for establishing robust financial governance, reporting, planning, treasury and control frameworks across the asset lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance function across all project entities, ensuring compliance with Mota‑Engil Group requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Manage cash, treasury, funding requirements and financial risk across multi‑country operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely consolidated and statutory reporting.
• Support project development, investment cases, financing, capital allocation and M&A activities.
• Drive ERP implementation, finance system improvements and continuous process optimisation.
• Act as a key financial advisor to the CEO, senior management and the Board.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field, with a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience in mining, natural resources, infrastructure or other project‑based industries.
• Experience managing multi‑country operations, project entities and consolidated reporting.
• Fluent English; Portuguese and French are a plus.

Required skills

• ERP implementation and finance system transformation.
• IFRS knowledge and financial governance.
• Financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Treasury and cash‑management expertise.
• Financial controls and risk management.