# Job Description: Financial Operations Analyst

## About the Role
In this high-visibility position, you will play a key role in the consolidation, analysis, and reporting of financial and operational data for the global Fittings & Fixtures Operations division. The role involves close collaboration with teams in Procurement, R&D, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to ensure accurate month-end execution, reliable forecasting inputs, and a strong foundation of data for strategic decision-making. You will be part of an international and improvement-driven environment, working with teams located in Germany, the US, Mexico, China, and Europe.

Your contributions will enhance financial transparency and support cost optimization in a complex matrix organization across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. This role will provide valuable experience and opportunities for professional development within the organization.

## Key Responsibilities
– **Data Consolidation**: Prepare and maintain monthly reporting packages for global Operations.
– **Procurement Analysis**: Monitor prices of raw materials, components, and finished goods, and track savings in procurement.
– **Month-End Close**: Create accruals and deferrals, calculate foreign exchange impacts, conduct analyses, and prepare management presentations.
– **Freight & Cost Review**: Analyze inbound and inter-unit freight variances to identify optimization opportunities.
– **Forecasting & Budgeting**: Collect and align financial inputs from various teams including plants and procurement.
– **Standard Costing**: Assist in annual standard cost-setting and maintain relevant master data and system parameters.
– **System Support**: Aid in the rollout and maintenance of automated reporting systems.
– **Cross-Border Collaboration**: Act as an extension of the headquarters to ensure 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).
– Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
– Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and accounting principles.
– Familiarity with SAP (MM/FI) and BI tools (SAP BW, IBM Planning Analytics) is a plus.
– Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
– Strong teamwork orientation and cultural competence.
– Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

## Benefits
– Remote position based in Portugal.
– Opportunity for travel to Germany 3–4 times per year.
– Exposure to an international team across multiple time zones.
– A culture focused on transparency, partnership, and continuous improvement.
– Strong potential for professional growth within a global organization.

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## Why You Might Be Interested
This opportunity offers broad visibility within a large matrix organization and the chance to influence financial and operational decisions. The collaborative environment fosters strong team spirit while allowing for flexible working arrangements. You’ll be meaningfully involved in global data management, systems, and process optimization, making this role a significant stepping stone for your professional development.