Financial and Industrial Controller | Vale do Sousa

Drives financial control, cost efficiency, and inventory management while supporting key business decisions in a dynamic manufacturing operation. Client Details The hiring company is a well-established entity within its industry, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products to its customers. Operating as a medium-sized organization, it offers a structured and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Description • Lead standard costing activities and analyze variances across materials, labour and overhead costs. • Monitor inventory performance, stock rotation, scrap levels and component obsolescence. • Assess product profitability and identify operational improvement and cost-saving opportunities. • Prepare management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and payment processes. • Coordinate finance operations and external advisors for payroll, tax and VAT compliance. • Oversee customer credit control and support cash flow management and forecasting. • Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles. • Evaluate CAPEX projects and support investment decisions through financial analysis. • Manage monthly management reporting and provide actionable business insights. • Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs and dashboards. • Analyze budget variances and partner with operations teams to define corrective actions. • Ensure data accuracy and reliability within the ERP system. • Strengthen internal controls and support process improvement initiatives. Profile • 5+ years of experience in Industrial Controlling or Manufacturing Finance. • Previous experience in FMCG, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly valued. • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Industrial Engineering. • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and Bill of Materials (BOM) structures. • Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence skills (e.g., Power BI). • Solid understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and production processes. • Hands-on approach with the ability to build strong relationships across operations and manufacturing teams. • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate operational data into business insights. • Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. • Effective stakeholder management skills across international and cross-functional teams. • Experience working with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and external consultants. Job Offer • A key finance position in Portugal, acting as the main financial figure locally and a trusted partner to senior management • Broad, transversal ownership of controlling, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial processes across the business • Direct reporting to Group Finance, with regular interaction with international stakeholders and strong exposure to a global finance environment