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# Job Title: Financial Operations Analyst

## About the Role
The Financial Operations Analyst position is a pivotal role that supports global operations across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. This position is essential for consolidating, analyzing, and reporting financial and operational data specifically for the global Fittings & Fixtures Operations division. You will collaborate closely with teams in Procurement, R&D, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to ensure accurate month-end execution, reliable forecasting inputs, and a solid data foundation for strategic decision-making. The role operates in an international environment characterized by transparency and a commitment to improvement.

## Key Responsibilities
– **Data Consolidation**: Prepare and maintain monthly reporting packages for global operations.
– **Procurement Analysis**: Track raw material, component, and finished goods prices; monitor the procurement savings pipeline.
– **Month-End Close**: Create accruals and deferrals, calculate FX impacts, perform analyses, and prepare management slides.
– **Freight & Cost Review**: Analyze inbound and inter-unit freight variances and identify opportunities for optimization.
– **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**: Function as an extended arm 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 controlling).
– Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets.
– Solid grasp of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and accounting principles.
– Familiarity with SAP (MM/FI) and BI tools (SAP BW, IBM Planning Analytics) is preferred.
– Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
– Strong teamwork orientation and intercultural competence.
– Fluent in English (written and spoken).

## Benefits
– Remote work opportunity based in Portugal.
– Travel to Germany 3–4 times annually.
– Collaboration with an international team across multiple time zones.
– Culture emphasizes transparency, partnership, and continuous improvement.
– Opportunities for professional development within a global organization.

## Useful Links
– Company Website: [Insert URL]
– LinkedIn: [Insert URL]

## Why You Might Be Interested
This role offers broad visibility within a large, matrixed organization and provides the opportunity to influence key financial and operational decisions. You will work within collaborative, long-tenured teams, fostering a strong team spirit in a flexible working environment. Furthermore, the role allows for meaningful involvement in global data systems and process optimization, enhancing your professional development within an esteemed global company.
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