Finance Controller

PLUXEE PORTUGAL UNIPESSOAL LDA; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

PLUXEE PORTUGAL UNIPESSOAL LDA in Lisbon seeks a Controlling Analyst to support forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis, partnering with Controlling Managers and Finance leaders.

The role focuses on building cost center reports and dashboards, ensuring data quality, and assisting budgeting and forecasting processes, with a hybrid work model (3 days at the office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in controlling, FP&A, accounting or audit.
• Strong Excel and ERP knowledge; financial modeling and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update cost center reports, financial dashboards, management reports, and recurring controlling files.
• Collect, validate, and structure financial data to support performance monitoring.
• Ensure reports are accurate, consistent, and delivered on time.
• Maintain reporting structures, mapping tables, assumptions, and supporting documentation.
• Support stakeholders with reliable financial information for decision-making.

Skills

Cost Center Reporting

Variance Analysis

Budget Support

Data Quality Management

ERP Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

At Pluxee, we shape the world of employee benefits and engagement by bringing to life a personalized and sustainable employee experience, at work and beyond.

Permanent Regular Job Description:

The Controlling Analyst supports forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis activities to ensure high-quality data and financial insights for decision-making. This role works closely with Controlling Managers and Finance leaders.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

what you'll be doing:

Financial Reporting and Dashboard Preparation

• Prepare and update cost center reports, financial dashboards, management reports, and recurring controlling files.
• Collect, validate, and structure financial data to support local or Group performance monitoring.
• Ensure that reports are accurate, consistent, and delivered within agreed timelines.
• Maintain reporting structures, mapping tables, assumptions, and supporting documentation.
• Support finance and business stakeholders with reliable financial information for follow-up and decision-making.

Variance, Trend and Cost Analysis

• Conduct variance analysis on costs, budgets, forecasts, and actual performance.
• Identify trends, deviations, unusual movements, and potential risks in financial data.
• Prepare explanations and initial commentary to support management review and business discussions.
• Analyze cost center performance and support investigation of differences with operational teams.
• Escalate significant deviations, data quality issues, or unexplained variances to the Controlling/Finance Manager.

Budgeting and Forecasting Support

• Support budgeting and forecasting submissions by preparing templates, collecting inputs, checking data consistency, and consolidating information.
• Assist business stakeholders in understanding reporting requirements, deadlines, and financial input expectations.
• Validate budget and forecast data against historical trends, assumptions, and agreed financial structures.
• Support the preparation of budget and forecast analysis for review by the Controlling Manager or finance leadership.
• Maintain documentation of assumptions, submissions, changes, and validation checks.

Data Quality, Tools and Process Support

• Maintain accurate controlling data in finance systems, reporting tools, and analytical files.
• Support the correct use of cost centers, analytical structures, financial dimensions, and reporting hierarchies.
• Contribute to the improvement of reporting templates, dashboards, and controlling documentation.
• Assist with system updates, data checks, and recurring process improvements where required.
• Promote accuracy, discipline, and consistency in controlling activities.

YOU ARE A MATCH IF...

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.

Work Experience: 3-5 years in controlling, FP&A, accounting or audit.

Skills & Certifications:

• Strong Excel and ERP knowledge.
• Financial modeling and reporting skills.

Competencies:

• Cost Center Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Budget Support
• Data Quality Management
• ERP Proficiency

Languages:

Native-level proficiency in Portuguese. Fluent English, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively in an international business environment (Required).

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid (3 days at the office)
• Collaboration with local business teams and relevant regional or global stakeholders.

Salary range:

22k to 28K annual

Happy at work

1. A meaningful job: Be the change! Help us build the future of employee benefits by bringing to life sustainable and personalized experiences and contribute to make a real impact on millions of lives. Our business model delivers not just for individuals but their communities too, by supporting local businesses and economies.
2. A great culture: People matter - a lot! Be part of a multicultural team that moves as one in a fast paced and innovative environment. We respect and care authentically about our people, we embrace wellbeing and work-life balance, new ideas and we have a lot of fun!
3. An empowering environment: Be yourself! At Pluxee we proudly embrace diversity and value the uniqueness of our talents, fostering an inclusive work place where all abilities are celebrated, and equal learning and growing opportunities are a given.

Why join Pluxee?

Join an inclusive team Work at the heart of the community alongside 5,000 experts across 29 countries - we embrace diversity and value uniqueness, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Turn inspiration into possibility Get space to try new ideas, experiment and move the world of work forward as you bring new digital experiences - and moments of connection - to millions of people. Make a positive impact Touch millions of lives and create meaningful change for people and the world we share, supporting our commitments to diversity, sustainability, and local economies. Grow with us Get support you need to take meaningful steps in your career, whether you're performing your work/life balance or learning new skills.