Finance & Controlling Responsible | Certified Accountant

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Responsible for all core finance activities, including accounting, reporting, planning, and analysis for two legal entities, this role is embedded in the local management team in Portugal.

Atualizado 28/05/2026

  • Certified Accountant.
  • 3 years experience in controlling positions in international 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

  • Act as the main financial reference for the Portuguese business and oversee financial activities for the German entity
  • Own the controlling cycle, including management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for both entities
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely, accurate reporting to the Group
  • Coordinate and lead month end close processes, ensuring consistency with Group standards
  • Ensure strong financial control, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets
  • Take responsibility for cash flow management, analysis, and forecasting
  • Approve payments, manage banking activities, and oversee payroll approval processes
  • Ensure compliance with local tax and statutory requirements, working with external advisors where applicable
  • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement and standardisation of financial controls, reporting, and processes across the Group
  • Manage and coordinate local finance resources and external service providers
  • Support finance systems optimisation, particularly around Sage X3 reporting and processes, working closely with IT
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support decision making

Perfil ideal

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting or Management
  • Certified accountant in Portugal
  • Around 3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in an international environment
  • Strong knowledge of controlling, reporting, accounting, budget, and forecast processes
  • Solid IT and systems awareness, comfortable working with finance systems
  • Experience with Sage X3 is an advantage
  • Able to work with limited supervision and meet tight deadlines
  • Hands on, detail oriented, but able to take a broader and more strategic view when needed
  • Strong communication skills, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
  • Fluent in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken
  • German language skills are an advantage



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 accounting, 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
Pesquise mais Ofertas
Caroline Alberto
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000002

Resumo da Função

Setor
Accounting
Subsetor
Controlo de Gestão
Adicionar indústria
Industrial / Manufacturing
Localização
Porto
Tipo de contrato
Indefinido
Nome do Consultor
Caroline Alberto
Referência da Oferta
JN-042026-7000002

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