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Senior Controller (m/f/x)

On-site in Setúbal·Full-time·Added 11 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

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Randstad Portugal

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Setúbal
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 7+ years

Skills

Nice to have

Accounting

Requirements

What we're looking for

competências
- Experience: 7 to 12 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Controlling, or Strategic Finance.
- Industry Background: Experience in capital-intensive industries (Infrastructure, Logistics, Ports, Transportation, Energy, or Industrial sectors) within a multinational environment is highly advantageous.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. Professional qualifications (MBA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation expertise.
- Advanced Excel capability and practical experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and financial statement analysis.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion or comparable tier-1 ERP systems.
Languages & Soft Skills: Fluent English (written and spoken). Strong commercial acumen, executive presentation skills, learning agility, and the ability to influence senior management constructively.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

principais benefícios
- Direct exposure to high-impact expansion projects and automation programs in a strategic multinational business.
- High visibility and direct interaction with executive leadership and international shareholders.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with market standards for senior finance roles in capital-intensive sectors.

The role

Randstad Professional is the business unit within Randstad specialized in professional recruitment.

We are looking for a high-potential Senior Financial Controller with robust FP&A capabilities, advanced financial modelling expertise, and a hands-on business partnering mindset.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, performance management, long-term business planning, and capital investment evaluation, working closely with executive leadership and key operational stakeholders.

What you'll do

responsabilidades chave
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes.
- Develop and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Prepare management reporting packages and presentations for executive leadership and Board stakeholders.
- Monitor business KPIs, analyzing revenue, tariff, volume, and cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities.
Strategic Finance & Business Modelling:
- Build robust business cases and valuation models for major expansion projects, capital investments, and new revenue streams.
- Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and financial risk assessments for long-term commercial agreements.
- Support funding, liquidity planning, covenant monitoring, and capital structure analysis.
Business Partnering & Operations Support:
- Act as Finance Business Partner to Operations, Engineering, Commercial, HR, and Business Excellence teams.
- Drive data-led decision-making, challenge business assumptions constructively, and support cost optimization initiatives.
- Develop interactive visual management dashboards using Power BI and advanced analytics.
Leadership & Process Improvement:
- Mentor and support junior finance team members.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, internal controls, and ERP/reporting systems.