Business Financial Controller
We are looking for a Business Financial Controller to join our team at Hitachi Rail GTS Portugal.
About the Role
The Business Financial Controller acts as a Finance Business Partner to the Bids and Program Managers, Finance and Executive Management Teams.
Main Responsibilities:
* Provide operational managers with timely, reliable, and relevant financial information necessary for decision-making processes.
* Contribute to identify improvement initiatives for economic performance (growth, profitability, cash flow) and monitor their implementation and effectiveness.
* Prepare forecasts and simulations, monitor all financial indicators of the budget.
* Ensure that financial aspects are taken into account when strategic decisions are made.
* Contribute to manage risks and opportunities and propose solutions.
Bids and Projects Controlling:
* Support the bid/project manager in the monitoring of the bid/project as an efficient business partner.
* Ensure best practices are applied in the revenue recognition, cost estimates, and risks assessment processes.
* Evaluate exposure to financial risk, alert, and engage improvement action plan.
Requirements:
* University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles (Controlling, consulting, or similar).
* Technical accounting knowledge and IFRS rules.
* Experience in financial budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and controls.
* Able to analyse financial data and be critical.
* Good computer skills (Microsoft Office), including advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and experience.
* Fluent in Portuguese and English. French would be appreciated.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
* Ability to work independently with clear direction.
* Excellent judgment, planning, and organizational skills.
What We Offer:
* A place for everyone.
* We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.