Financial/Business Controller
Reporting to the VP Portugal and working in close collaboration with the Financial team and the Operation Department managers. You'll play a key role in ensuring high quality financial accounting, and a robust control framework.
Responsibilities
Lead the accounting and financial planning and governance of the company.
Ensure financial books are up to date, accurate and compliant.
Managing all P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, controls and processes for the station.
Analyse monthly results against Budget and Forecast.
Managing the weekly flash, annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
Implementation of KPI reporting framework that allows station to track performance against targets.
Identify, track and drive efficiencies and productivity benefits.
Manage financial internal and external audits and preparation of financial reports.
Cost control through validation and process adherence.
Development and Ad hoc analysis.
Qualifications
University Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or equivalent
Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Financial Controller (experienced in an Audit Big 4 will be considered)
English (minimum B2 level)
Strong analytical and financial skills with strategic thinking
Delivery focused with a high degree of ownership and a positive, growth mind-set.
Experience of working with ERPs (One Stream or other similar financial reporting systems)
Expertise in Excel and Data Management
Required Skills
Experience in the financial laws and regulations.
Good communication skills and ability to form internal and external business relationships.
Curious in understanding the business from both a customer and financial perspective
Strong communicative skills, both written and spoken in Spanish and English.
A flexible attitude to work, is self-motivated and disciplined
A sense of detail and a desire to improve
Flexibility to travel and support when necessary.
Hands-on practical approach to providing guidance and direction in a challenging and dynamic business environment.