Financial controller - Portugal

Fairmont Schools Inc; Loures; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fairmont Schools Inc. is seeking a strategic finance leader in the Lisbon area to oversee comprehensive financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits.

You will implement robust internal controls, manage risk, and provide actionable insights to the leadership team, guiding the finance function and teams toward superior financial governance. The role emphasizes strong leadership, collaboration with cross-functional partners, and a proactive approach to safeguarding fiscal health within a

Formación

• Experience in financial reporting and accounting is required.
• Ability to implement controls and risk management.
• Experience with audits and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/financial systems.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee financial reporting and compliance
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and audits
• Implement internal controls and risk management
• Provide financial insights to leadership
• Supervise accounting and finance teams

Conocimientos

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

ERP systems

Herramientas

SAP ERP

Oracle Financials

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial reporting and compliance
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and audits
• Implement internal controls and risk management
• Provide financial insights to leadership
• Supervise accounting and finance teams

Key Skills:

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Leadership and team management
• ERP and financial systems expertise

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students . Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect . We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.