IT Finance Controller

Arrow Global Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Global Portugal is seeking an IT Finance Controller, a junior role for a recent graduate or early-career professional in Finance or IT cost management. You'll support financial management of IT across all group companies, ensuring accurate recording, tracking and reporting of IT costs.

You'll consolidate budgets, assist with annual IT budget planning, track actuals, and help prepare dashboards for management decisions, while ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; recent graduates welcome.
• Up to 3 years of professional experience in finance or accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data consolidation).
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to consolidate data from multiple sources.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and catalogue IT-related invoices monthly.
• Consolidate IT budgets across all group platforms.
• Assist with annual IT budget planning with IT managers.
• Report monthly actuals against budget by company and cost category.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant; assist audits.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Data consolidation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Proactive/organised

IT cost awareness

English (advantage)

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin degree

Job description

Arrow Global was founded in 2005 and is a leading European vertically integrated asset manager specializing in real estate and private credit. We deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns for global investors across Opportunistic Credit, Lending and Real Estate. Currently active in 7 countries, the group manages c. €90 billion of assets. In Portugal, Arrow Global Group includes Norfin, Whitestar, Restart Capital and Details Hotels & Resorts.

Job Description

The IT Finance Controller is a junior role designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, looking to develop a career at the intersection of Finance and Information Technology. Working within the IT department within Service Management, this role is responsible for supporting the financial management of IT across all Arrow Global Portugal group companies, including Whitestar, Norfin, From, Restart, Maslow, Vilamoura World, Nexor, Transfor, Engespor, and Details HSL.

The IT Finance Controller will play a key role in ensuring accurate recording, tracking, and reporting of IT costs, as well as supporting the annual budget planning process in close collaboration with the IT Managers of each business area.

Invoice Management and Cost Recording:

• Process and catalogue all IT-related invoices on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate registration in the IT cost control file.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
• Maintain an up-to-date and organised repository of all IT financial documents.

IT Budget Aggregation:

• Consolidate and aggregate the IT budget across all group platforms: Whitestar, Norfin, From, Restart, Maslow, Vilamoura World, Nexor, Transfor, Engespor, and Details HSL.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of budget data across all business units.
• Support the preparation of consolidated IT cost reports for management review.

Annual Budget Planning:

• Support the preparation of the annual IT budget in collaboration with the IT Manager of each business area.
• Collect budget inputs, validate figures, and consolidate into a unified IT budget proposal.
• Track budget assumptions and document key decisions throughout the planning cycle.

Actuals Reporting and Budget Monitoring:

• Report monthly actuals against budget for each company and cost category.
• Identify and flag budget lines that have been fully consumed or are at risk of overspend.
• Prepare clear and concise financial reports and dashboards to support IT management decisions.

Financial Control and Compliance:

• Ensure all IT financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing relevant financial documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT financial control processes and tools.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Up to 3 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or a related area (junior profile).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data consolidation.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and consolidate data from multiple sources.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
• Proactive, organised, and with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Interest in technology and willingness to learn about IT operations and cost management.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a plus.

Schedule/Workplace:

Full-Time/Lisboa

Benefits of Joining Arrow Global Portugal

At Arrow Global Portugal, we foster a culture that values talent, balance, and continuous development. This commitment is reflected in a range of benefits designed to support and care for everyone who is part of our team.

We offer a flexible, trust-based working environment that promotes autonomy, well-being, and a healthy work-life balance, with conditions that enable better time management.

We are committed to continuous development through learning and growth opportunities aligned with individual goals, as well as career progression prospects in a dynamic environment with challenging projects. All of this takes place within a culture grounded in strong values, with a positive impact on people and the community.