About Ivy Partners
Ivy Partners is more than a consulting firm — we are partners in transformation. We empower organizations to evolve in their strategic, technological, and organizational challenges . Our mission? Create a people-first culture where ambition , impact , and growth go hand-in-hand with care and collaboration .
Today, we are expanding our footprint in Lisbon . And to make this journey a success, we are looking for our future Finance Business Partner , someone ready to grow with us and help us break the codes of traditional finance management.
Why This Role Is a Game Changer
As an Accountant Business Partner , you won’t just manage numbers — you’ll shape our future .
Working hand-in-hand with our Board in Geneva , you’ll have a direct impact on our expansion strategy, supporting all our group entities , including Portugal and Italy . Your mission will be to build a strong, scalable, and efficient financial engine across multiple geographies that fuels our ambitions.
We are not looking for someone to "just do the job" , we are looking for someone who wants to own the role , bring ideas to the table , drive change , and make an impact across the group.
Your Key Responsibilities
Finance & Business Operations
- Lead end-to-end accounting activities and performance analysis
- Manage monthly, semi-annual, and annual closings
- Ensure tax compliance and client contract management
- Provide financial insights to help us reach our growth objectives across all entities, particularly Portugal and Italy
Payroll & People Data Management
Manage the full payroll process in coordination with HREnsure accuracy and compliance of social contributions reportingBusiness Partnering & Strategic Projects
Act as a key business partner to our leadership in Lisbon, Geneva , and across all group subsidiariesSupport centralized operations , expense tracking, and financial controlsDrive tool implementation , process optimization, and continuous improvementCollaborate on cross-functional, high-impact projects at the group levelWho You Are
5+ years of experience in accounting and payroll (mandatory)Entrepreneurial mindset : you challenge the status quo and think bigBusiness-oriented with strong analytical and strategic thinkingFluent in English, French, and PortugueseAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas)Excellent communication and collaboration skillsReady to grow into a leadership role (FP&A, financial strategy…) with multi-country scopeWhy You'll Love Working With Us
Board-level exposure with real influence on strategic decisionsOpportunity to shape our growth in , Portugal , Italy , and beyondEntrepreneurial environment with freedom to innovate and challengeCaring, human-sized team that values your ideas and your growthA company that dares to think differently and push boundariesOur Values
Care | We empower and support our people to thriveTrust | We build partnerships based on transparencyInnovation | We think outside the box to solve complex challengesResponsibility | We work to make a positive impact on our communityReady to Make a Real Impact?
Join us in Lisbon and let’s build the future of Ivy together, across all our entities.