Finance Controller. Lisbon

Coloplast; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Coloplast is seeking a Finance Controller for its Portuguese subsidiary in Lisbon. You will oversee daily financial operations, drive policy implementation, and ensure accurate reporting in collaboration with our Shared Service Centre in Poland and external accountants.

You will prepare in-depth performance analyses to guide local management decisions and ensure adherence to corporate guidelines. English and Portuguese language requirements apply, with Spanish as a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Finance Controlling within Sales or Production environment.
• University degree/Business School degree.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Power BI experience is advantageous.
• Fluent English and Portuguese; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and develop/implement finance policies and procedures.
• Manage transaction accounting for the subsidiary with SSC in Poland and external accountants for accurate reporting.
• Prepare in-depth performance analysis and advise local management for strategic decisions.
• Ensure external/internal financial reporting, local accounting practices, and compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Support relationships with banking, legal, and audit partners and participate in cross-functional business support.
• Travel to Madrid every two months for business meetings (2–3 days).

Skills

Strong business acumen

Excellent analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

University degree/Business School degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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As Finance Controller you would have a dual role: overseeing the correctness of the transactional part of finance of the Portuguese sales subsidiary as well as analysing the performance of Spanish and Portuguese entities.

You would join a small Finance team and report to the Iberian Business Support in Madrid.

Does that suit you? Then you might be our new Finance Controller!

We are awaiting your application in English

What will you do?

• Oversee day to day financial operations as well as the development and implementation of effective and efficient Finance and administration policies and procedures throughout the organization.
• Oversee and manage transaction accounting for the subsidiary by working closely with our Shared Service Centre in Poland & external Certified Accountant to secure accurate reporting.
• Prepare in depth analysis of the performance and serve as a sparring partner for the local management teams supporting strategic decision making.
• Be accountable and responsible for the preparation and management of external and internal financial reporting, summaries, local accounting practices, and foster a “no surprises” culture.
• Be part of the Business Support Team that is responsible for support in all financial matters enabling business performance.
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with all corporate financial guidelines and policies.
• Support relationships with local banking institutions, legal advisors, public institutions, corporate insurance providers, external auditors and other local partners.
• Analyse new laws, regulations and trends together with externalized Certified Accountant to identify potential impact on company goals and objectives.
• Travel to Madrid every two months for the business meetings (2-3 days).

Personal characteristics:

• Strong business acumen
• Excellent analytical skills
• Quick learner, intellectual capacity with a high degree of common sense, resourcefulness, and flexibility
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate/collaborate convincingly
• Ability to adapt to changes and manage pressure effectively
• Ability to establish immediate credibility and relationships at all levels, inside and outside the organization
• Team player with a strong service orientation
• Comfortable in a “hands on” environment
• Must be able to successfully lead multiple projects and manage deadlines
• Strong belief in alignment with Coloplast Vision, Mission and Values

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in roles within the Finance Controlling area in Sales or Production environment
• University degree/Business School degree
• Process improvement capabilities
• Excellent knowledge of English and Portuguese
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Power BI would be an advantage
• Spanish is preferred but not essential

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