Controlling Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Country: PORTUGAL
Location: Santa Maria da Feira
Your opportunity
Sidel is a global leader in packaging technologies for the food, beverage, and personal care industries. Our Santa Maria da Feira site employs over 220 professionals working in a supportive and dynamic environment. We are seeking a Industrial Controlling Manager & Business Partner to lead the team of industrial controllers for ECS & Food Home & Personal Care. This role involves strategic partnership with the Supply Chain leadership, supporting budgeting, performance analysis, operational efficiency, and digital transformation to drive financial visibility, strategic decision-making, cost optimization, and productivity improvements.
Your Mission
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of industrial controllers.
* Foster a performance-driven, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement.
* Set clear objectives and development plans for team members.
Business Partnering
* Define industrial and supply chain strategies considering financial implications.
* Support decision-making with high-quality financial analysis.
* Ensure full P&L accountability and visibility for the supply chain.
* Promote financial awareness within operations teams.
Controlling & Performance Management
* Develop and implement controlling processes and reporting tools.
* Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Oversee monthly financial closing and reporting accuracy.
* Deliver manufacturing KPIs and variance analyses.
* Monitor project deviations and perform root cause analyses.
Compliance & Governance
* Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
* Support audit processes and maintain internal controls.
* Champion WCM financial practices and digital finance tool rollout.
* Promote digitization, standardization, and innovation in financial practices.
* Coordinate with regional and global finance teams for reporting consistency.
Your Profile
* Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
* At least 5 years of controlling experience in an industrial, international setting.
* Strong knowledge of IFRS and controlling principles.
* Experience with SAP FI/CO; PowerBi proficiency is a plus.
* Operational finance experience.
* Analytical skills with a pragmatic problem-solving approach.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
* Leadership qualities to coach and develop diverse teams.
* Interest in digital finance transformation; familiarity with RPA, BI, Blockchain advantageous.
* Fluent in English; additional languages beneficial.
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