Financial Controller

Barkyn; Porto; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing pet care company in Porto is seeking a Business Controller to oversee financial reporting and performance monitoring. In this role, you will handle P&L, budget control, and business analysis while collaborating closely with leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in business controlling or financial analysis and strong analytical skills. This is an exciting time to join as the company is scaling rapidly and offers a chance to make impactful decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business controlling or financial analysis.
• Deep experience in reporting, cost control, and budget management.
• Strong Excel/Sheets and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver weekly and monthly internal and external reporting.
• Monitor cost structure, P&L, and budget control.
• Track and manage inventory costs and variances.
• Support planning cycles and scenario analysis.
• Conduct ad hoc financial and business analysis across departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting

Cost control

Budget management

Business case analysis

Excel/Sheets proficiency

Tools

Finance tools

Job description

Barkyn is on a mission to reinvent the pet space in Europe. From personalized health plans to tailored nutrition and vet support, we’re building a brand that’s redefining how dogs (and soon more) live healthier, longer lives. Backed by top-tier investors and loved by tens of thousands of customers, we’re scaling fast and thinking bigger than ever.

The Role

We’re looking for a highly analytical and hands‑on Business Controller to take full ownership of our reporting and performance monitoring.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial discipline, clarity, and control across the company — from costs and P&L to budgeting, inventory, and business analysis.

You’ll work closely with leadership to bring visibility, surface risks and opportunities, and help us move faster with better decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Own and deliver weekly and monthly internal and external reporting
• Monitor cost structure, P&L and budget control
• Track and manage inventory costs and variances
• Support planning cycles and scenario analysis
• Conduct ad hoc financial and business analysis across departments
• Work closely with ops, finance, and leadership to ensure visibility and alignment

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in business controlling or financial analysis
• Deep experience in reporting, cost control and budget management
• Experience in business case analysis and metrics analysis
• Strong Excel/Sheets and analytical skills; familiarity with finance tools
• Bonus: experience in e-commerce, inventory management skills, or marketing metrics analysis

Why Join Now

This is a rare chance to join a company in a pivotal phase of growth, work closely with top leadership, and be at the center of how we build and scale. If you’re hungry to learn, ready to own projects, and excited by speed — we want to talk.