Head of Business Unit Controlling

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The Head of Business Unit Controlling is the senior finance business partner to the BU leadership team and is responsible for driving financial performance, transparency, and value creation across the Business Unit. Reporting directly to the BU CFO, the role leads all controlling activities, including financial planning and analysis, business performance management, profitability analysis, costing, investment evaluations, and strategic decision support.

Added 28/10/2026

  • Strategic finance leader shaping decisions through data and insights.
  • Lead FP&A, business performance and value creation across the BU.

Sobre o nosso cliente

International industrial group operating in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Descrição

  • Act as the senior finance business partner to the Business Unit leadership team, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Consolidate and interpret financial and operational data from multiple international locations, transforming figures into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and performance management processes.
  • Monitor business performance, identifying risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives.
  • Drive profitability analysis, cost optimisation and value creation across the organisation.
  • Deliver insightful management reporting, dashboards and business performance reviews.
  • Evaluate investments and strategic projects, supporting business case development and decision-making.
  • Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Commercial and Supply Chain teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Lead initiatives focused on process automation, digitalisation and enhanced reporting capabilities.
  • Develop and support an international controlling team while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Perfil ideal

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
  • Proven experience in Controlling, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering or Performance Management roles.
  • Previous experience leading, mentoring or coordinating teams.
  • Background within industrial, manufacturing or other complex operational environments.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to transform complex data into meaningful business insights.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including exposure to senior leadership.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP, business intelligence and reporting tools.
  • Knowledge of automation, AI-enabled solutions and digital finance initiatives.
  • Solution-oriented mindset with strong critical thinking and business acumen.
  • Experience within international and matrix organisations is highly valued.
  • Fluent English.

Vantagens

  • A highly visible role with direct exposure to executive leadership, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decisions at an international level.
  • The chance to build and shape a newly established function, combining finance leadership, business partnering and digital transformation within a dynamic and growing environment.
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Caroline Alberto
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JN-102026-7135154

Resumo da Função

Setor
Accounting
Subsetor
Controller Comercial/De Negócio
Adicionar indústria
Industrial / Manufacturing
Localização
Aveiro
Tipo de contrato
Indefinido
Nome do Consultor
Caroline Alberto
Referência da Oferta
JN-102026-7135154

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