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## About the Role
This position focuses on consolidating, analyzing, and reporting financial and operational data for the global Fittings & Fixtures Operations division. You will work closely with teams in Procurement, R&D, and FP&A to ensure reliable month-end execution, provide accurate forecasting inputs, and establish strong data foundations for strategic decision-making. This role offers an opportunity to operate in an international environment characterized by transparency and a commitment to continuous improvement, with collaborations spanning across Germany, the United States, Mexico, China, and Europe.

## Key Responsibilities
– **Data Consolidation:** Prepare and maintain monthly reporting packages for global operations.
– **Procurement Analysis:** Track prices of raw materials, components, and finished goods; monitor the procurement savings pipeline.
– **Month-End Close:** Create accruals and deferrals, calculate FX impacts, conduct analyses, and prepare management presentation slides.
– **Freight & Cost Review:** Analyze inbound and inter-unit freight variances to identify optimization 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 the rollout and maintenance of automated reporting systems.
– **Cross-Border Collaboration:** Act as an extension of headquarters, ensuring transparent and efficient workflows.

## Required Skills
– Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Controlling, or Business Administration.
– 1–3 years of experience in controlling (operations, plant, business, or financial).
– Strong command of Excel / Google Sheets.
– Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and accounting principles.
– Experience with SAP (MM/FI) and BI tools (such as SAP BW, IBM Planning Analytics) is a plus.
– Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of working independently.
– Strong teamwork orientation and intercultural competence.
– Fluency in English (written and spoken).

## Working Environment
– Remote position based in Portugal.
– Occasional travel to Germany (3–4 times per year).
– Part of an international team across multiple time zones.
– Culture that emphasizes transparency, partnership, and continuous improvement.
– Opportunities for strong professional development within a global organization.

## Why You Might Be Interested
This role offers significant visibility across a large matrix organization and the opportunity to influence key financial and operational decisions. You’ll work alongside collaborative teams known for their spirit and long tenure, while also enjoying a flexible working approach and meaningful participation in the optimization of global data, systems, and processes.
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