Global Financial Controller – Business Assurance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Oversee global FP&A processes: budgeting KPIs, reforecasts, monthly performance commentary, and gap analysis.

• Prepare materials for the Executive Committee, including presentations and ad hoc analyses.

• Deliver cross-functional financial analyses to support corporate strategies and organizational priorities.

• Collaborate with Heads of Regions and Global functions (Sales, Marketing, IT).

• Assist leadership in all finance-related tasks, ensuring high-quality outputs for decision-making and strategic discussions.

• Possess strong technical knowledge in consolidations, transfer pricing, intercompany eliminations, multi-entity reporting, and foreign currency translation.

• Hold advanced understanding of IFRS (and US GAAP where applicable) and global compliance frameworks.

• Participate in evaluating M&A opportunities, challenge acquisition cases, and assist in due diligence processes.

• Facilitate the financial integration of acquired companies to align processes and group reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with teams on business growth initiatives, assessing financial feasibility and conducting due diligence.

• Lead and support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning.

• Must exhibit resilience, agility, and the ability to communicate effectively with affiliates, establishing trust and credibility with local and global stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary contact for Country Business Managers on finance topics and for local Finance teams concerning global business requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.

• CFA or ACCA certification is a significant advantage.

• A minimum of 15 years of extensive experience in financial controlling, FP&A, or business partnering roles within multi-regional corporate environments.

• Proven experience in M&A: due diligence, integration processes, valuation, and supporting acquisition decisions.

• Experience in a global, high-growth environment with a comprehensive understanding of P&L.

• Advanced skills in financial tools and systems (Excel, BI).

• Experience with Oracle ERP is essential.

• High data literacy and proficiency with dashboards, analytics, and automation tools (Power BI, Tableau).

• Fluency in English, along with proficiency in the local language, is mandatory.

• Fluency in German is a considerable advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work model.

• Access to SGS university and Campus for continuous learning opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits platform.