Financial/Business Controller - one year contract
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.