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Finance Controller Portugal

The Finance Controller plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity of the local entity by managing financial processes and supporting optimal decision-making. The role focuses on managing financial performance, risk, and compliance, ensuring alignment with both local and group policies. The Finance Controller works closely with the Country Manager and senior management to provide financial data that supports business decisions and optimizes financial performance while adhering to legal and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Control & Reporting
    • Ensure that financial processes comply with local and group policies.
    • Report on the financial performance of the local entity, identifying key drivers and areas for improvement.
    • Advise management on financial decisions and investment opportunities, ensuring a long-term view.
    • Manage financial audits and facilitate internal and external audits.
    • Oversee the management of cash, including cash planning and exchange rate policies
  • Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning
    • Coordinate the budgeting and financial planning processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
    • Manage cash flow forecasts and provide financial insights to support business plans.
    • Ensure the preparation of the annual financial statements in line with local regulations and group requirements.
    • Monitor performance against set objectives, recommending actions when necessary.
  • Compliance and Risk Management
    • Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and group requirements, including corporate income tax and employee taxes.
    • Oversee the completion of tax filings and manage the company's relationship with local tax authorities.
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and ensure the company's activities are compliant.
    • Lead the risk management efforts to minimize financial and operational risks.
  • Team Management
    • Support the Country Manager in leading the local finance team, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of financial services.
    • Other Duties
    • Oversee other financial aspects of the business,
    • Participate in company-wide strategic projects and provide financial expertise and analysis.

Great Place to Work

  • Diverse international environment

  • Career development opportunities

  • Circularity and sustainability

  • Social responsibility

  • Innovation and Technology

  • Continuous improvement

  • A great place to work

  • Meaningful work

Skills & Requirements

Required Skills and Attributes

  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability manage a performing teams.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong focus on profitability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage change effectively.
  • Accuracy: Commitment to high-quality, precise work that meets internal and external standards.
  • Influence: Skilled in influencing others and driving financial strategy within the organization.

Education, Experience, and Language Requirements

  • Preferred Education: Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, with experience in financial control and compliance. Experience in an international or matrix environment is advantageous.
  • Languages: Fluent in English and the local language
  • IT Skills: Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems

About the company

Euro Pool Group (EPG) consists of two divisions: Euro Pool System (EPS) and La Palette Rouge (LPR), each with their own expertise in the field of pooling packaging solutions. Together, we are the largest logistics service provider of reusable standard packaging in Europe.

By sharing the benefits of our reusable packaging solutions with our customers and stakeholders, we contribute to the transition towards a circular economy. Our essential role in the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain makes it a familiar sight in supermarkets and various retail outlets in Europe. With a strong focus on sustainability and IT developments, Euro Pool Group's circular supply chain solutions play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact and creating a greener future for the industry.

La Palette Rouge has more than 350 employees working at over 135 service centers that sort, inspect, and repair our pallets in 15 countries. We collect the pallets at nearly 32,000 collection points throughout Europe, with over 118 million pallet movements per year. For more information, visit our website https://www.lpr.eu/.

Together, we can shape a circular supply chain for a better future!

Euro Pool Group takes full responsibility for our actions and decisions. As part of our selection process, a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required upon acceptance of the job offer (costs will be reimbursed).

Let's shape a sustainable future together. Apply now!

We invite both internal and external applicants for this position, with internal candidates being given priority in case of equal suitability.


-Founded in France in 1992 and specialized in the management and rental of pallets for food manufacturers and European distributors.

-By working together, we will achieve our goal of reducing our CO2 emissions per movement by 20% by 2025.

-In 2020, we made the decision to only use wood for our pallets that comes from PEFC Chain of Custody certified forests.

-With more than 135 service centres in Europe, we are able to deliver and collect our pallets anywhere, at any time.

-We have been recognized for our environmental, social, and responsible actions in the day-to-day performance of our activities. With our "Platinum" rating, LPR is among the top 1% of companies in terms of CSR performance.

-Through new technologies and knowledge, we were able to lower our washing temperature in 2022 which resulted in significant reduction of between 47% and 52% in our gas consumption.

-In 2017 we agreed that we want to reduce our carbon footprint by 20% by 2025 by implementing several improvement projects.

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