Financial Controller

About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.  

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.  

Location: Santa Iria de Azoia, Portugal

Hybrid

About The Position

At our bright and sunny office in Santa Iria, we are looking for a Financial Controller to support our daily operations in Portugal. This role offers a broad overview of our finance and industrial activities and is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You will be joining a fast-paced and agile organization, where adaptability, ownership, and continuous improvement are part of our DNA. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-energy setting and is eager to make an impact.

You will be responsible for managing daily transactions, maintaining clear accounts, reviewing accounting and fiscal information, and preparing cash forecasts. You will report directly to the Financial Manager, supporting the Industrial Controller and collaborate closely with our shared services group, tax and treasury teams, and our outsourcing partner, Cap Gemini.

You Will:

• Support the Industrial and Financial Controller in monitoring and analyzing variances from budget and forecast, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Monitor the execution and classification of Group CAPEX.
• Review and approve weekly payment runs and manage incoming invoices.
• Contribute to month-end closing activities, including journal postings.
• Ensure the integrity of the Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow.
• Submit required reports to local authorities (INE, Banco de Portugal).
• Monitor and analyze industrial costs (labor, utilities, maintenance, other production costs).
• Prepare operational reports and support KPI definition and deviation analysis.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and procurement teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.

So what does it take to be successful in this role?  

You are a finance professional with 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar Finance or Controller role. You have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, coupled with strong attention to detail and analytical skills. You are proficient in Excel, and experience with SAP or Power BI would be considered a strong advantage. With a proactive mindset and a passion for identifying and delivering growth opportunities, you bring both accuracy and strategic thinking to your work. Fluency in English is essential for success in this role.

What’s Next? 

If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! The deadline to apply is November 3rd.

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.  

Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.  

No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.