Management Controller

AXCO; Porto; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Portugal is seeking a Management Controller (IFRS 17 & Insurance) to join their team. This critical position combines financial expertise with strong analytical capabilities in a transforming Finance environment. The successful candidate will contribute to financial reporting, P&L analysis, and process optimization while collaborating with various stakeholders. A Master's degree in Finance or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of IFRS 17 experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with IFRS 17.
• Strong experience in P&L dynamics and financial performance analysis.
• Solid understanding of insurance business models.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of entity results under French GAAP.
• Integrate and validate accounting data to produce reliable P&L reporting.
• Prepare executive-level synthesis reports for Financial Steering and Executive Management.

Skills

IFRS 17 experience

P&L dynamics analysis

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

VBA

SAS

Power BI

Python

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling tools

Job description

We’re looking for a Management Controller (IFRS 17 & Insurance) to join our team.

This is a high-impact position combining financial expertise, insurance knowledge, and strong analytical capabilities, within a transforming and technically demanding Finance environment.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of entity results under French GAAP (management view).
• Integrate and validate accounting data to produce reliable P&L reporting.
• Prepare and challenge technical result projections across Budget, Update, Medium‑Term Plan, and Closing phases.
• Perform analytical reviews and variance analysis between different financial phases.
• Prepare executive‑level synthesis reports for Financial Steering, Executive Management, and Group.
• Monitor and analyze gaps between French GAAP and IFRS 17.
• Redesign and enhance economic dashboards for Business Unit Heads.
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Financial Steering, IT teams, and Business Units.
• Contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical expertise we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with IFRS 17 (mandatory).
• Strong experience working with P&L dynamics and financial performance analysis.
• Solid understanding of insurance business models and technical results.
• Proven experience in Management Control, Finance, or Actuarial environments.
• Strong knowledge of French GAAP principles.
• Ability to define and monitor relevant performance indicators (KPIs).
• Experience handling and synthesizing large volumes of financial data.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modelling tools.
• Knowledge of VBA, SAS, Power BI, or Python is a plus.

Academic background:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Management, Actuarial Science, or related field.
• French – Operational level is a plus

Soft skills that will make you stand out:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial information for senior stakeholders.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership.
• Agile and adaptable approach in a transforming environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders.
• Results‑driven and performance‑oriented attitude.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to develop others.