Senior Controller (m/f/x)

Randstad Portugal; Sines; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to expansion projects

Executive leadership interaction

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Randstad Professional is seeking a Senior Financial Controller with strong FP&A and modelling capabilities for a hands-on business partnering role in a multinational setting. You will report to the Head of Finance and drive planning, analysis, and performance management across the business.

Responsibilities include leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning; building robust financial models; delivering executive-ready reports; and partnering with Operations, Engineering, and

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of FP&A, corporate finance, business controlling, or strategic finance experience.
• Experience in capital-intensive industries within a multinational environment is highly advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration; professional qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Develop and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Prepare management reports and presentations for executive leadership and Board stakeholders.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, HR, and other teams to drive decisions.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modelling

Power BI

Excel

IFRS knowledge

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin

MBA / CFA / ACCA / CIMA desirable

Tools

Power BI

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Randstad Professional is the business unit within Randstad specialized in professional recruitment.

We are looking for a high-potential Senior Financial Controller with robust FP&A capabilities, advanced financial modelling expertise, and a hands‑on business partnering mindset.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in strategic decision‑making, performance management, long‑term business planning, and capital investment evaluation, working closely with executive leadership and key operational stakeholders.

responsabilidades chave

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long‑term strategic planning processes.
• Develop and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Prepare management reporting packages and presentations for executive leadership and Board stakeholders.
• Monitor business KPIs, analyzing revenue, tariff, volume, and cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities.

Strategic Finance & Business Modelling:

• Build robust business cases and valuation models for major expansion projects, capital investments, and new revenue streams.
• Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and financial risk assessments for long‑term commercial agreements.
• Support funding, liquidity planning, covenant monitoring, and capital structure analysis.

Business Partnering & Operations Support:

• Act as Finance Business Partner to Operations, Engineering, Commercial, HR, and Business Excellence teams.
• Drive data‑led decision‑making, challenge business assumptions constructively, and support cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop interactive visual management dashboards using Power BI and advanced analytics.

Leadership & Process Improvement:

• Mentor and support junior finance team members.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, internal controls, and ERP/reporting systems.

competências

• Experience: 7 to 12 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Controlling, or Strategic Finance.
• Industry Background: Experience in capital‑intensive industries (Infrastructure, Logistics, Ports, Transportation, Energy, orIndustrial sectors) within a multinational environment is highly advantageous.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. Professional qualifications (MBA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) are highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced financial modelling and valuation expertise.
• Advanced Excel capability and practical experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and financial statement analysis.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or comparable tier‑1 ERP systems.

Languages & Soft Skills: Fluent English (written and spoken). Strong commercial acumen, executive presentation skills, learning agility, and the ability to influence senior management constructively.

principais benefícios

• Direct exposure to high‑impact expansion projects and automation programs in a strategic multinational business.
• High visibility and direct interaction with executive leadership and international shareholders.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with market standards for senior finance roles in capital‑intensive sectors.