Financial Controller

In 1966, in Marseilles, while the world was talking about Star Trek 🚀, Sodexo was serving its first customers, launching our journey in Quality-of-Life Services, led by the visionary Pierre Bellon.

Since then, we have continued to grow, providing essential everyday solutions and improving the lives of millions worldwide. Supported by 400,000 dedicated colleagues in 64 countries, we keep expanding and innovating.

About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)

Portugal is no exception! Five years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

Opportunity: Controller

In Group Finance, the Holdings Financial Controlling department is responsible for supervising and controlling the financial reporting processes and providing various performance reports for the decision-makers of the global dimensions (global functions and global segments notably). In that context, we are looking for a Financial Controller for Holdings, who will be working transversally with 3 other hubs and the parent company.

⚙ What will you do?

Follow-up of costs of support functions for some dimensions

• perform analysis with monthly comments
• manage gap analysis (actual vs. last year / forecast)
• follow-up outstanding amounts (accruals, prepaid expenses)

Provide day-to-day support to some dimension’ heads to help them preparing

• budget
• forecasts
• landing

Prepare semester and year-end closings for external audits

Monthly analysis of income tax and Capex at Hubs level

Provide financial ad-hoc analysis when required

🤙 What you'll need to succeed?:

• Background in Finance and Accounting
• 3-5years of experience (audit, consolidation or accounting department)
• Problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Robust financial analysis skills, with an aptitude for financial modelling and analysis
• Ability to work diligently and effectively with all levels within the organisation including Board members, Executive Committee and stakeholders across the Group
• Rigorous and reliable in your work, ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Pro-activeness, critical thinking, effective time management and active listening skills
• Strong spirit of service, team and progress
• Advanced Excel skills, Project Management and HFM experience an advantage
• Fluency in English

🎉 What we have to offer you?

• Hybrid working model;
• Flexible working hours;
• Health & Life Insurance;
• Attractive Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
• Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;
• More than 6000 free online courses;
• Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
• Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
• Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.

📩 Apply now! Send your CV to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line. Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers.

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Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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