Controlling Expert (M/F/D)

Finops Weekly; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company bonus scheme

Pension

Employee shares program

Employee discounts

Career development

International career mobility

Flexible working options

Job summary

Allianz Services in Lisboa seeks a Controlling Expert to own the financial picture for the assigned area, ensuring cost, revenue and operating profit accuracy while partnering with management. You will support planning, forecasting, reporting, and process standardization across central and local teams.

The role emphasizes IFRS alignment, KPI tracking, and driving improvements, with a strong focus on collaboration and financial governance. Fluent English required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Finance, Controlling or Accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, analysis and performance monitoring.
• Ability to develop and improve financial guidelines, processes and systems.
• Proficiency with financial software and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Clear communication across departments and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data for the assigned area (costs, revenues, operating profit).
• Monitor performance vs plan/forecast; analyze variances and recommend actions.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports and dashboards for ad hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual use.
• Oversee monthly billing, revenue accrual, and cost provisions in line with IFRS and policies.
• Support planning and forecasting by recommending financial targets across horizons.
• Collaborate with central/local teams to standardize guidelines, processes and systems.
• Track KPIs and main drivers; coordinate improvement measures.

Skills

Financial Planning

Controlling Expertise

Data Analysis

IFRS Knowledge

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

Descrição do cargo

This is a full-time, permanent Controlling Expert position within Allianz Services. The role is responsible for the financial picture of the assigned area, including the accuracy of costs, revenues, and operating profit, while serving as a finance business partner to management. You will work closely with business owners and central and local teams to monitor performance, review financial KPIs and key drivers, and support decision-making. The role also contributes to planning, forecasting, reporting, and the standardization of controlling processes and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data for the assigned area, including costs, revenues, and operating profit.
• Monitor performance against plan and forecast, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and dashboards for ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual use.
• Oversee monthly billing, revenue accrual, and cost provision processes in line with IFRS, relevant accounting principles, and internal policies.
• Support strategic and operational planning and forecasting by recommending financial targets across long-, mid-, and short-term horizons.
• Collaborate with central and local teams and business representatives to share best practices and standardize guidelines, processes, and systems.
• Track financial KPIs and their main drivers, and coordinate improvement measures.

Required Skills

• At least 3 years of professional experience in Finance, Controlling, and/or Accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to develop and improve financial guidelines, processes, and systems.
• Proficiency with financial software and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across departments.
• Fluent English.

Preferred Skills

• Experience as a Business Controller.
• Fluency in German or another local language.
• Interest in Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).

Benefits

• Hybrid working model, including up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Pension.
• Employee shares program.
• Employee discounts, varying by location.
• Career development and digital learning programs.
• International career mobility.
• Flexible working options.

Why You Might Be Interested

This role offers broad ownership of financial control for a defined business area, with direct involvement in planning, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis. It also includes exposure to IFRS, internal policy compliance, and process standardization across central and local teams. For candidates seeking a finance business partnering role with clear responsibility and cross‑functional collaboration, it offers a strong professional fit.