About the Company & PurposeOur client is a global multinational leader in automation and Smart Living solutions (with around6,000 employees across 60+ countries). Driven by a strong purpose, they design technologies thatmake buildings more comfortable, secure, and sustainable, actively helping to reduce energyconsumption and carbon footprints worldwide.The Challenge: A New Finance SSC in LisbonTo support its continuous growth and strategic vision, the company is building a brand-new Finance Shared Services Center (SSC) in Lisbon. This hub will become the engine of their international operations, centralizing key transactional processes (such as Accounting and Credit Management) for Europe and North America.Why join this project?This is a unique opportunity to join a global project from the ground up. The company offers a true"small-big company" environment—combining the structural strength and stability of a worldwideleader with the closeness and agility of a human-sized team.About the JobThe Consolidation and Reporting Analyst will play a crucial role in providing financial insights,analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role willcollaborate with various departments including finance, operations, and executive leadership, tocoordinate, consolidate and report financial performance.Your scope is Group and international. This position offers numerous, rich interactions at differenthierarchical levels with, for example, all the international local accountants and controllers and thegroup statutory consolidation team.Key ResponsibilitiesStatutory Reporting & Consolidation● Contribute to the quarterly and annual consolidation process, according to IFRS standards,ensuring accuracy and timely completion and the drafting of the accounts and closing notes● Perform intercompany reconciliations, confirm balances, investigate mismatches, and ensuretimely● Lead FRS 16 workstream ensuring consistent reporting of the subsidiaries in Viareportsolution and reconciliation at consolidated level● Support preparation of consolidated financial statements, regulatory reports, notes toaccounts, and disclosure schedules as required.● Ensure full compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, IFS requirements, andregulatory reporting obligations.● Collaborate with local finance teams, controllers, auditors, and other stakeholders to resolvereporting queries and obtain required submissions.Monthly Financial Reporting, analysis and consolidation● Support the monthly accounting close process, working closely with finance internationally toensure accurate and timely financial reporting● Support the affiliate submissions, analyse financial trends, variances, and performancemetricsProcess Improvement and Optimization● Contribute continuous improvement initiatives to streamline reporting, consolidationprocesses, improve quality, and enhance automationTechnical Competencies● Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS requirements.● Good understanding of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.● Experience with intercompany reconciliations, elimination entries, top-side adjustments, andfinancial statement support.● Proficiency in Hyperion is required.● Proficiency in Viareport solution is appreciated● Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and large-volume data handling.● Understanding internal control frameworks and audit documentation requirements.● Experience preparing reporting packs, disclosures, reconciliations, and audit supportschedules.Leadership Skills● Ownership and accountability for assigned reporting, consolidation, and holding activities.● Ability to work autonomously while contributing to team goals and reporting deadlines.● Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge inefficient processes.● Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines during peak monthly, quarterly, and annualclose periods.Interpersonal & Analytical Skills● Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.● Problem-solving skills, with ability to investigate reporting variances● Clear and professional communication with internal stakeholders● Tigh level of integrity and commitment to data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory).● Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or CIMA are a plus.Experience● Previous experience in Record to Report, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, IFRSReporting (typically 3-5 years).Previous experience in audit firms (2-3 years) is a plus● Experience in Shared Services, multinational environments, or group reporting structurespreferred.What We Offer● A key leadership role with high visibility across all regions.● Exposure to multinational operations and collaboration.● Career progression within a growing and innovative finance framework.