Operations Controller

LIXIL; Albergaria-a-Velha; Teletrabalho; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Grohe Portugal Componentes Sanitarios Lda. is seeking a high‑visibility Financial Controlling professional to support global Operations across the Americas, Asia and Europe from a remote Portugal base.

You will consolidate data, analyze costs, support month‑end close, budgeting and forecasting, and help optimise procurement and system reporting within an international matrix structure.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Controlling or Business Administration.
• 1–3 years of controlling experience (operations, plant, business or financial controlling).
• Strong command of Excel / Google Sheets.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control and accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP (MM/FI) and BI tools (SAP BW, IBM Planning Analytics) is an advantage.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to work independently.
• Strong teamwork orientation and intercultural competence.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsabilidades

• Data Consolidation — Prepare and maintain monthly reporting packages for global Operations.
• Procurement Analysis — Track raw material, component and finished goods prices; monitor procurement savings pipeline.
• Month‑End Close — Create accruals and deferrals, calculate FX impacts, perform analyses and prepare management slides.
• Freight & Cost Review — Analyse inbound and inter‑unit freight variances and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Forecasting & Budgeting — Collect and align financial inputs from plants, procurement and central functions.
• Standard Costing — Support annual standard cost‑setting and maintain master data and system parameters.
• System Support — Assist with rollout and maintenance of automated reporting systems.
• Cross‑Border Collaboration — Work as an extended arm of HQ, ensuring transparent and efficient workflows.

Conhecimentos

Excel/Sheets

SAP MM/FI

BI tools

English fluency

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Controlling/Business Admin

Ferramentas

SAP MM/FI

SAP BW

IBM Planning Analytics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Europe Portugal LE_0155-Grohe Portugal Componentes Sanitarios Lda. Employee Assignment Fully remote possible Full Time 16 November 2026

About The Role

A high‑visibility role supporting global Operations across the Americas, Asia and Europe. You will act as an extension of the headquarters controlling team, strengthening financial transparency, accuracy and cost optimisation across a complex, international matrix organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Consolidation — Prepare and maintain monthly reporting packages for global Operations.
• Procurement Analysis — Track raw material, component and finished goods prices; monitor procurement savings pipeline.
• Month‑End Close — Create accruals and deferrals, calculate FX impacts, perform analyses and prepare management slides.
• Freight & Cost Review — Analyse inbound and inter‑unit freight variances and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Forecasting & Budgeting — Collect and align financial inputs from plants, procurement and central functions.
• Standard Costing — Support annual standard cost‑setting and maintain master data and system parameters.
• System Support — Assist with rollout and maintenance of automated reporting systems.
• Cross‑Border Collaboration — Work as an extended arm of HQ, ensuring transparent and efficient workflows.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Controlling or Business Administration
• 1–3 years of controlling experience (operations, plant, business or financial controlling)
• Strong command of Excel / Google Sheets
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control and accounting principles
• Experience with SAP (MM/FI) and BI tools (SAP BW, IBM Planning Analytics) is an advantage
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to work independently
• Strong teamwork orientation and intercultural competence
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Working Environment

• Remote role based in Portugal
• Travel to Germany 3–4 times per year
• International team across multiple time zones
• Culture focused on transparency, partnership, and continuous improvement
• Broad exposure to Procurement, R&D and FP&A
• Strong development potential within a global organisation

Why This Role Stands Out

• Broad visibility across a large matrix organisation
• Opportunity to influence financial and operational decisions
• Collaborative, long‑tenured teams with excellent team spirit
• Flexible working approach
• Meaningful involvement in global data, systems and process optimisation