• Fluent english speaker.
• 5 years experience in controlling positions in industrial contexts.

Sobre o nosso cliente

The hiring company is a well-established entity within its industry, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products to its customers. Operating as a medium-sized organization, it offers a structured and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Descrição

• Lead standard costing activities and analyze variances across materials, labour and overhead costs.
• Monitor inventory performance, stock rotation, scrap levels and component obsolescence.
• Assess product profitability and identify operational improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and payment processes.
• Coordinate finance operations and external advisors for payroll, tax and VAT compliance.
• Oversee customer credit control and support cash flow management and forecasting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles.
• Evaluate CAPEX projects and support investment decisions through financial analysis.
• Manage monthly management reporting and provide actionable business insights.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs and dashboards.
• Analyze budget variances and partner with operations teams to define corrective actions.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability within the ERP system.
• Strengthen internal controls and support process improvement initiatives.

Perfil ideal

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Controlling or Manufacturing Finance.
• Previous experience in FMCG, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly valued.
• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and Bill of Materials (BOM) structures.
• Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence skills (e.g., Power BI).
• Solid understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and production processes.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to build strong relationships across operations and manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate operational data into business insights.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Effective stakeholder management skills across international and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and external consultants.

Vantagens

• A key finance position in Portugal, acting as the main financial figure locally and a trusted partner to senior management
• Broad, transversal ownership of controlling, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial processes across the business
• Direct reporting to Group Finance, with regular interaction with international stakeholders and strong exposure to a global finance environment