Operations Controller - Remote

Grohe; Almada; Teletrabalho; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Grohe seeks a finance professional to consolidate and report data for the global Fittings & Fixtures Operations division, collaborating with Procurement, R&D and FP&A to ensure reliable month-end execution and accurate forecasting inputs.

This remote Portugal-based role involves cross-border collaboration and supporting data systems rollout, with exposure to a global matrix organisation across Germany, the US, Mexico, China and Europe.

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

Advanced Excel

Fluent English

Intercultural competence

Independent worker

Teamwork

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Controlling/Business Admin

Ferramentas

SAP MM/FI

SAP BW

IBM Planning Analytics

Google Sheets

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

About the Role

This position consolidates, analyses and reports financial and operational data for the global Fittings & Fixtures Operations division. You will collaborate closely with Procurement, R&D and FP&A, ensuring reliable month-end execution, accurate forecasting inputs and strong data foundations for strategic decision-making. The environment is international, transparent and improvement-driven, with teams across Germany, the US, Mexico, China and Europe.

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)

Remote role based in Portugal

Travel to Germany 3-4 times per year

Culture

• 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