Global Operations Controller - Remote (Portugal)

FinOps Weekly; Portugal; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Travel to Germany

International exposure

Job summary

FinOps Weekly is seeking an Operations Controller based remotely from Portugal to support global Operations across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. You will consolidate financial and operational data, monitor prices, support month-end close, and contribute to forecasting and budgeting in a matrix organisation.

The role collaborates with Procurement, R&D, and FP&A, and involves travel to Germany. A strong Excel/Google Sheets skillset and fluent English are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Controlling, or Business Administration.
• 1–3 years of controlling experience in operations, plant, business, or financial controlling.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and accounting principles.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong teamwork skills and intercultural competence.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly reporting packages for global Operations.
• Consolidate financial and operational data for reporting and analysis.
• Track raw material, component, and finished goods prices.
• Monitor the procurement savings pipeline.
• Prepare accruals and deferrals, calculate FX impacts, and support month-end close activities.
• Analyse inbound and inter-unit freight variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collect and align financial inputs for forecasting and budgeting from plants, Procurement, and central functions.
• Support annual standard cost setting, including master data and system parameter maintenance.
• Assist with the rollout and ongoing maintenance of automated reporting systems.
• Work closely with headquarters and cross-functional stakeholders to support transparent and efficient workflows.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Accounting principles

Independence

Intercultural competence

English (Fluent)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Controlling/Business Administration

Tools

SAP MM

SAP FI

SAP BW

IBM Planning Analytics

Job description

FinOps Weekly is seeking an Operations Controller based remotely from Portugal to support global Operations across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. You will consolidate financial and operational data, monitor prices, support month-end close, and contribute to forecasting and budgeting in a matrix organisation.

The role collaborates with Procurement, R&D, and FP&A, and involves travel to Germany. A strong Excel/Google Sheets skillset and fluent English are essential.