JOB TITLE – Business Controller – Business Operations
LOCATION - Lisbon, Portugal
HOURS - 40
About The Role
We have an incredible opportunity for a Business Controller overseeing our Business Operations function to join our SDO team in Lisbon. As a Business Controller – Business Operations, you will be responsible for enabling Business Operations and its Finance Business Partners to maximize their financial contribution to the STG company goals. Success is measured by increased financial predictability, forecast accuracy, and the ability of the Business Operations team to improve financials year over year.
WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
1. Communicating updates, issues, and problems related to the Financial and Business Controlling process to Reporting & Analytics CoE Solution Lead.
2. Supporting Group R&A in inventory accounting, including reconciliation, stock difference analysis, and aging analysis with Finance Business Partners.
3. Conducting Financial and Business Controlling activities, explaining deviations, and identifying root causes in collaboration with Finance Business Partners.
4. Analyzing purchase price variance (PPV) and purchase orders.
5. Monitoring CAPEX and Fixed Assets with the Asset Accounting Team and providing inputs for asset capitalization.
6. Providing insights into maintenance costs with support from BI reports for spare parts usage on machines.
7. Preparing financial planning and rolling forecasts in coordination with Finance Business Partners and uploading data into Jedox.
8. Supporting projects by supplying and uploading data requests from Finance Business Partners.
9. Proactively raising issues or concerns that could impact activity performance within timelines.
10. Identifying opportunities for process scope extension or improvement within the controlling function and implementing streamlined processes.
11. Participating in functional and technical training related to ERP systems and planning tools to enhance knowledge and capabilities.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE REQUIRED?
1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance; MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred.
2. 3-5 years of relevant business controlling / FP&A experience.
3. Strong understanding of financial, management reporting, and controlling activities.
4. Experience with financial forecasting software and ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4HANA), proficiency in Excel.
5. Experience with consolidation and planning tools (e.g., IBM Cognos, Jedox) is a plus.
6. Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
7. Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
8. Previous experience in a Shared Service Center or multinational environment is a plus.
WHAT IS ON OFFER?
As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package. Benefits vary by region; our recruiting team can provide more details.
OUR HIRING PROCESS
Applications are reviewed by our recruiting team based on role-specific competencies. If your experience aligns, you will proceed through:
- Recruiter Screen
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Behavioral Assessment
- Leadership Interview
About Scandinavian Tobacco Group
With a heritage dating back 250 years, Scandinavian Tobacco Group operates in over 100 countries with over 10,000 employees. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands and are committed to sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint. We foster a culture of shared skills, knowledge, and expertise to drive success.
Please note that this direct search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies and will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.
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