Senior Finance Controller – European Ops & FP&A Leader

Jolera; Porto; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Brand discounts

Company events

Career development and growth

Job summary

Jolera in Porto seeks a proactive Finance leader to oversee Controllership and FP&A across European entities, building standardized processes, leading a hands-on team, and driving execution.

You will own monthly closes and statutory reporting, consolidate results for group reporting, manage budgets and rolling forecasts, analyze margins by client and service line, and partner with European leadership to translate financial results into clear actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting/finance-related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in accounting and finance, including at least 3 years leading a team.
• Hands-on with multi-entity and group consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of local GAAP and tax.
• Experience building budgets, forecasts and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience; familiarity with reporting/planning tools.
• Fluent English and Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Controllership across AR, AP, payroll, GL and fixed assets; lead and develop the accounting team.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close for European entities and consolidate into group results.
• Manage VAT, corporate tax, SAF-T, and local filings; liaise with tax advisers and authorities.
• Design and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Jolera in Porto seeks a proactive Finance leader to oversee Controllership and FP&A across European entities, building standardized processes, leading a hands-on team, and driving execution.

You will own monthly closes and statutory reporting, consolidate results for group reporting, manage budgets and rolling forecasts, analyze margins by client and service line, and partner with European leadership to translate financial results into clear actions.