Financial and Industrial Controller | Vale do Sousa

Michael Page; Paço de Sousa; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Michael Page is recruiting for an experienced Industrial Controller in Portugal. The role focuses on standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

You will partner with operations to drive efficiency and profitability, supported by robust ERP data and cross-functional collaboration. The position entails leading budgeting and forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting while coordinating with external advisors on payroll, tax,

Qualificações

• 5+ years in Industrial Controlling or Manufacturing Finance.
• Experience in FMCG, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing is highly valued.
• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Industrial Engineering.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead standard costing activities and analyse variances across materials, labour and overhead costs.
• Monitor inventory performance, stock rotation, scrap levels and component obsolescence.
• Assess product profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and payment processes.
• Coordinate finance operations and external advisors for payroll, tax and VAT compliance.
• Oversee customer credit control and support cash flow management and forecasting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles.
• Evaluate CAPEX projects and support investment decisions through financial analysis.
• Manage monthly management reporting and provide actionable business insights.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs and dashboards.
• Analyze budget variances and partner with operations teams to define corrective actions.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability within the ERP system.
• Strengthen internal controls and support process improvement initiatives.

Conhecimentos

5+ years in Industrial Controlling/MCF

Advanced Excel

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits experience

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Industrial Engineering

Ferramentas

Power BI

SAP ERP

Excel (Advanced)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Drives financial control, cost efficiency, and inventory management while supporting key business decisions in a dynamic manufacturing operation.

Client Details

The hiring company is a well-established entity within its industry, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products to its customers. Operating as a medium-sized organization, it offers a structured and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Description

• Lead standard costing activities and analyze variances across materials, labour and overhead costs.
• Monitor inventory performance, stock rotation, scrap levels and component obsolescence.
• Assess product profitability and identify operational improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and payment processes.
• Coordinate finance operations and external advisors for payroll, tax and VAT compliance.
• Oversee customer credit control and support cash flow management and forecasting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles.
• Evaluate CAPEX projects and support investment decisions through financial analysis.
• Manage monthly management reporting and provide actionable business insights.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs and dashboards.
• Analyze budget variances and partner with operations teams to define corrective actions.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability within the ERP system.
• Strengthen internal controls and support process improvement initiatives.

Profile

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Controlling or Manufacturing Finance.
• Previous experience in FMCG, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly valued.
• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and Bill of Materials (BOM) structures.
• Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence skills (e.g., Power BI).
• Solid understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and production processes.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to build strong relationships across operations and manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate operational data into business insights.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Effective stakeholder management skills across international and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and external consultants.

Job Offer

• A key finance position in Portugal, acting as the main financial figure locally and a trusted partner to senior management
• Broad, transversal ownership of controlling, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial processes across the business
• Direct reporting to Group Finance, with regular interaction with international stakeholders and strong exposure to a global finance environment

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Controlling or Manufacturing Finance.
• Previous experience in FMCG, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly valued.
• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and Bill of Materials (BOM) structures.
• Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence skills (e.g., Power BI).
• Solid understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and production processes.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to build strong relationships across operations and manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate operational data into business insights.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Effective stakeholder management skills across international and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and external consultants.