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Job Description
Business Controller
Worten, a leading retail brand in electronics within Sonae, is a digital-first company with a human touch, operating both physical stores and a robust e-commerce presence. We are market leaders in our business area, with a mission to bring the best of technology to everyone. With the largest e-commerce site in Portugal and over 240 stores in Portugal and Spain, we remain close to our customers, offering competitive prices, personalized service, a wide variety of products, and services to meet and exceed expectations.
About the Financial Control & BI Department
The Financial Control & BI department encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including monitoring the competitive landscape and reference markets, formulating and overseeing the execution of strategic plans and business plans, and ensuring the coordination of budget, forecast, and accounting processes.
Our Culture
We are an inclusive employer that promotes a culture of innovation, diversity, sharing, transparency, and teamwork, believing that this approach leads to better results. We are committed to equal opportunities for all.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Monitor, analyze, and report on commercial and financial KPIs.
- Prepare, analyze, and explain P&Ls, ensuring visibility into performance and profitability.
- Support budget, forecast, and rolling forecast processes.
- Analyze deviations from the plan and propose action plans.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, analysis models, and tools.
- Provide support in decision-making management.
What We Are Looking For:
- Higher education in Business Administration (preferred), Accounting, or Economics.
- Proven professional experience of 2-3 years in leading audit firms, consulting, or equivalent roles.
- Familiarity with management information software and SAP.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written (mandatory).
- Proactivity in generating ideas and the ability to mobilize and interact with other teams.
- Strong analytical skills and a sense of responsibility.
- Critical thinking.
What We Offer:
- Hybrid Work Model (currently 2 days in-office, 3 days remote).
- Shuttle service to the headquarters from various pick-up points in the Greater Lisbon area.
- Practices to help balance your personal and professional life, including 2 extra vacation days, study incentives, flexible hours depending on the role, among others.
- Diversity and Inclusion practices focused on Parenthood Protection, Gender Equality, Integration of People with Disabilities, and Work-Life Balance.
- Growth opportunities through initial and continuous training tailored to your needs and objectives.
- Year-round benefits across various areas and with partners. Learn more in the benefits and advantages section.
Our Location:
Present in various locations with headquarters at the World Trade Center building in Carnaxide. Learn more in the 'where we are' section.
Key skills/competency
- Business Controller
- Financial Analysis
- KPI Reporting
- P&L Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- English Fluency
- Analytical Skills
- Decision Support
How to Get Hired at Worten Portugal
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2-3 years of experience in audit, consulting, or equivalent roles, emphasizing your SAP and Excel proficiency for the Business Controller position at Worten.
- Showcase your skills: Clearly demonstrate your strong analytical abilities, proactive ideation, and fluency in English within your application and during interviews for the Business Controller role.
- Research Worten's culture: Understand their commitment to innovation, diversity, and teamwork to align your responses with their inclusive employer brand.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss specific examples of how you've analyzed P&Ls, managed budgets, and supported decision-making, showcasing your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ask insightful questions: Prepare questions about the hybrid work model, growth opportunities, and team collaboration to demonstrate your engagement and interest in the Business Controller role at Worten.
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