Business Controller - Operations

Business Controller – Business Operations

• Location: Alcântara (Lisbon), Portugal
• Working hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Work model: Hybrid
• Contract type / duration: Permanent

Are you passionate about turning financial data into insights that drive better business decisions? Do you want to be the trusted partner who helps Business Operations improve its financial performance year over year? Then you might be the person we are looking for.

As our new Business Controller – Business Operations, you will be part of our Service Delivery (SDO) team in Alcântara and play an important role in helping Business Operations and its Finance Business Partners maximize their financial contribution to STG's company goals. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners, Group R&A, the Asset Accounting team and the Reporting & Analytics CoE Solution Lead to deliver greater financial predictability, better forecast accuracy and year-over-year improvement in Business Operations' financials. This is a great opportunity to have a real impact on financial performance in an international organization.

What your day will look like

In this role, you will typically focus on:

• Conduct financial and business controlling, explaining deviations and identifying root causes in collaboration with Finance Business Partners.
• Prepare financial plans and rolling forecasts with the Finance Business Partners, upload the data into our financial planning software (Jedox), and support projects with data requests.
• Support Group R&A with inventory accounting, including reconciliation, stock difference analysis and aging analysis.
• Analyze purchase price variance (PPV) and purchase orders, and give insights into maintenance costs using BI reporting on spare parts usage.
• Monitor CAPEX and fixed assets with the Asset Accounting team, and provide input for the capitalization of assets.
• Keep the Reporting & Analytics CoE Solution Lead updated on progress and risks, and identify ways to extend and streamline the business controlling process.

What you'll bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in business controlling or FP&A.
• A strong understanding of financial and management reporting and controlling activities, combined with strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with financial forecasting software and ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4HANA), and strong Excel skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration and presentation skills, with fluency in English.
• It is an advantage if you have an MBA, CMA or CPA, experience with consolidation and planning tools such as IBM Cognos and Jedox, or experience from a Shared Service Center or multinational environment.

Working at STG & What to expect

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next. At STG you'll find more than a role—you'll find opportunities to grow, collaborate across borders, and make a meaningful impact.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now and discover much more.

Our recruitment process

Before starting our hiring process, your application will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We assess each application against the key competencies and requirements for the role. If your experience and skills are a good match, you'll be invited to continue through our hiring process, which may include the following steps:

• Recruiter screen
• Interview with the hiring team
• Final interview with leadership or key stakeholders

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.