Contract Financial Controller & Value Optimizer

randstad professional; Viseu; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Professional is seeking a Senior Financial Controller with strong FP&A capabilities to partner with operations and executive leadership in a multinational setting. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, building robust models and delivering insightful management reports.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, perform scenario analyses, and drive data-led decision making while mentoring the finance team and supporting ERP and reporting improvements.

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Strategic Finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
• Professional qualifications (MBA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Develop and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Prepare management reporting packages for executive leadership and Board stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs, analyzing revenue, tariff, volume, and cost drivers.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

Power BI

Excel

IFRS knowledge

ERP systems

Business partnering

Executive presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

MBA

CFA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Power BI

Job description

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.

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.
• 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.

• 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.