Global Process Expert – Finance Controlling
Contract Type
Permanent
Country
PORTUGAL
Location
Santa Maria da Feira
Your opportunity
We are looking for a Global Process Expert – Finance Controlling that are passionate about transforming finance processes and driving performance through standardization, automation, and best practices. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, support tool deployments, and help shape the future of financial control across our global organization.
This is a unique opportunity to bring your controlling expertise to a global platform and contribute directly to process excellence.
Your Mission
1. Collaborate to design, implement, document & Standardized Controlling Processes: Budgeting, forecasting, cost center reporting, variance analysis, etc.
2. Ensure Global Alignment of controlling practices across business units and geographies.
3. Lead Process Automation Initiatives: Reduce manual tasks and improve data accuracy through digital tools.
4. Strengthen Internal Controls: Ensure financial governance and audit readiness.
5. Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with Group Finance, FP&A, IT, and regional finance teams.
6. Drive Continuous Improvement: Analyze existing workflows, identify gaps, and implement best-in-class practices.
7. Support Tool Rollouts: Contribute to global deployments of tools
8. Lead Training and Change Management: Support finance teams with training, and process adoption.
9. Facilitate Knowledge Sharing across regions to build consistency and capability.
Your Profile
What We're Looking For
10. Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related field
11. Experience: Minimum 3 years in controlling, finance process transformation role in a multinational setting
12. Skills:Strong expertise in controlling processes (planning, reporting, cost control)Deep process expertise with ability to balance standardization and business flexibilityExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsExperience in Process Design and flow charts ( Visio )Understanding of finance systems (SAP ECC & S4, BI tools preferred)Process improvement and automation mindsetExcellent communication and stakeholder engagementStructured, analytical, and detail-orientedHigh autonomy and initiative within the function and process network
13. Language: Fluent in English
Leadership Behaviors We Value
14. Prioritization & focus on results
15. Ownership and problem-solving attitude
16. Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams
17. Adaptable to change and fast-paced environments
18. Collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge
What You'll Gain
19. Be a key contributor to our global finance transformation
20. Opportunity to shape and influence global controlling standards
21. Cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams
22. A culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a global team transforming how we operate in Finance Controlling. You'll help build smarter, more agile processes that support strategic decisions and enable scalable growth.
We're looking for someone who brings experience, best practices, and the drive to make an immediate impact.