Financial & Accounting Expert (F/M/D)

Enbw; Setúbal; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Meal allowance

Extra days off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EnBW Tech Hub in Lisbon is seeking a Financial & Accounting Expert to lead local budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis within an international IT environment.

You will partner with HQ finance functions, drive profitability improvements, and ensure accurate reporting while supporting cross-border projects and adoption of group standards. Hybrid work model is offered and growth opportunities are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Financial Controlling, with a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.
• Strong ERP knowledge, ideally SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial insights.
• Own performance reporting, cost controlling, variance analysis, and key metrics integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and strengthen internal controls.
• Act as the hub's financial counterpart to HQ Tax, Accounting, Controlling, Finance and Treasury.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial Controlling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP Systems

Job description

About The Company We believe in the positive power of energy – and in people who are ready to shape the future with their ideas and dedication. That's why we established the EnBW Tech Hub in Portugal to drive innovation and develop digital solutions that support the energy transition and improve the way we work.

About The Company We believe in the positive power of energy – and in people who are ready to shape the future with their ideas and dedication. That's why we established the EnBW Tech Hub in Portugal to drive innovation and develop digital solutions that support the energy transition and improve the way we work.

As a key pillar of EnBW's technological transformation, the Tech Hub plays a vital role in our journey. EnBW is one of the largest energy companies, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, employing approximately 30,000 people. ENBW IT SOLUTIONS, UNIPESSOAL LDA, a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW, operates as an integral part of EnBW's IT division. In Lisbon, we bring together experts in IT, administration, project management and HR to collaborate in an agile, international environment and create smart, scalable solutions.

Private supplementary health insurance including coverage for your immediate family, offering peace of mind beyond the public system.

Meal allowance to support your daily work routines.

Additional paid days off (24 December & Carnival Day) on top of statutory annual leave - giving you more time for what matters.

Hybrid working model with a mix of remote and office days to support flexibility and modern ways of working.

Intercultural collaboration & cross border projects - grow your international experience by working with colleagues in Germany.

Modern technology and continuous development opportunities to support your growth and keep you up to date in your field.

Bright, appealing offices in a trendy Lisbon area, designed for productive and enjoyable workdays.

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

Own performance reporting, cost controlling, variance analysis, and the integrity of key financial metrics and business cases.

Identify opportunities to improve profitability, strengthen internal controls, and enhance financial processes in alignment with Group standards.

Accounting & Tax

Act as the primary local interface for Accounting and Tax matters, coordinating closely with HQ Accounting and Tax teams.

Support month-end and year-end closing activities, audits, tax filings, and compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.

Engage directly with HQ Accounting and external auditors on reconciliation, closing, and reporting matters, with sufficient technical understanding to discuss and challenge findings where relevant.

Finance

Drive local financial planning activities and ensure alignment with Group FP&A processes and reporting cycles.

Monitor cash flow, support financial strategy execution, and contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and methodologies.

Stakeholder Management

Partner with local Managing Directors and senior stakeholders by providing reliable financial analysis and decision support.

Build strong relationships with all five HQ Finance functions and collaborate across departments to achieve business objectives while ensuring financial integrity and compliance.

Your profile

Several years of experience in Financial Controlling, with a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Proven experience working independently within an international group or subsidiary environment.

Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions even under pressure and raise concerns when needed.

Experience driving process improvements, implementing controls, and translating financial insights into business actions.

Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.

Strong ERP knowledge, ideally SAP S/4HANA.

Experience with group reporting, consolidation, and bridging local statutory reporting with group accounting standards.

Exposure to Accounting, Tax, or Treasury topics within an international organization.

Experience supporting business growth, transformation, or organizational maturity initiatives.

Background in the technology, software, or IT services sector.

About The Department You will join our growing IT hub in Lisbon, which is currently in a ramp-up and scaling phase. The hub takes over IT services and capabilities from existing delivery organisations and external partners, while also building new services directly on site. The hub is being built and scaled with a strong focus on collaboration, sustainable growth and high-performing teams.

As Financial & Accounting Expert you will be the hub's dedicated technical counterpart to the HQ Tax, Accounting, Controlling, Finance, and Treasury functions. You will ensure that our local financial operations comply with group standards, that the financial reporting is accurate, and that cross-border issues are identified and resolved at an early stage. You act as a trusted partner between the Lisbon hub and stakeholders across the German headquarters. You work independently as an individual contributor with no direct reports.

Everyone is embraced here, irrespective of gender, age, sexual orientation, heritage, faith, beliefs, or physical ability.

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