Director of Finance

Let’s Go Lisbon!

Opening in 2026, The Standard, Lisbon marks our long-anticipated arrival in one of Europe’s most happening cities. Located at Palácio Santa Clara, the hotel rises above the colourful alleyways of Alfama—Lisbon’s most picturesque neighbourhood—offering front-row views of the river. Built atop the ancient College of St. Francis Xavier, which served as the Portuguese Royal Navy Hospital for over 200 years, the property is being reimagined by acclaimed architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho. His design respects the building’s heritage while looking ahead to a bold, unconventional Lisbon.

Our signature blend of playful, sophisticated, and unexpected hospitality finds resonance in the cultural heart of Lisbon. Set in Fado’s holy land—a maze of staircases, patios, and hidden corners—The Standard offers a dynamic contrast that will surprise and delight.

As we enter the pre-opening phase, we’re now looking for a Director of Finance who will embody our ‘Anything but Standard’ ethos.

Your role

As our Director of Finance , you will work in partnership with our General Manager, Senior Executive team and Corporate Finance teams to oversee the accounting function of our new property in Lisbon. As part of our senior pre-opening team, you will oversee a number of important projects on our critical path during pre-opening period, to ensure that the project runs to schedule, pre-opening budgets are managed, accounting systems and protocols are in place and the property is successfully launched.

Do you have what it takes to be our Director of Finance at The Standard, Lisbon?

A minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Finance Manager or Director of Finance gained within a similar Lifestyle Hotel or large 4- or 5-star Hotel in Lisbon or Portugal is essential for this role

In addition to this you may also have….

• Pre-opening Hotel Experience with strong project management skills (including system implementation and setting up of business accounting functions)
• Solid understanding of all accounting principles and prior experience of month end processes / production of month end accounts and statutory reporting responsibilities in Portugal to GAAP Standards
• Have previously managed the full end to end budgeting process with an excellence commercial acumen
• Be well versed in Portuguese legal requirements including VAT, taxation, social security, business registration and insurance (Código das Sociedades Comerciais)
• Ideally hold formal accounting qualification or certified designation OCC or ACCA equivalent
• Have excellent strategic and commercial acumen with prior experience of budget creation, commercial understanding and business planning combined with a touch of creative ‘blue sky’ thinking in order to support bespoke projects and activities that deliver true ROI.
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to work within tight deadlines both individually and managing a wider team.
• Have exceptional written / numerical skills and be proficient in the use of accounting and payroll software.
• Candidates should have advance skills in Excel.
• Fluency in Portuguese & English is essential for this role
• During our preopening period you may need to have a flexible approach to working hours

If you think you have what it takes to be our Director of Finance at The Standard, Lisbon we’d love to hear from you!