Sales Controller

Your contribution to something big: being part of the world wide Sales and Marketing Team for BU CO, supporting the global head of sales Controlling;
- Reporting of Sales KPIs: monthly actuals, rolling forecast and yearly business planning (sales, Order Intake, Price change rate, cost slinked to sales organisation, PC linked to sales organisation etc.);
- Analysis of gaps versus budget and prognosis (understudying the business reason behind) and explaining that in a comprehensive way to Sales & BU leadership as well as HQ;
- Ad hoc analyses and special requests of Sales KPIs (sales, Im1, Customer, segment split, product, NPI);
- Support for graphical visualization and new sales reporting logics (concept of steering tools and coordination of set up);
- Central support for forecasting and annual budget planning as well as preparing calculations;
- Creation of reporting and presentation templates for Sales Controlling;
- Close cooperation and communication with the Sales & Marketing and Controlling team of a Business Unit headquartered in Germany, support with tools and analysis in MS excel and/or PowerBI;
- Analyse the development of discounts to customers, product margins and currency effects;
- Automation of standard processes and complex data mining requirements utilizing advanced and highly efficient customized solutions;
- Constantly strive for continuous improvement of processes (CIP) within the area of responsibilities.

**Qualifications**:
This position is located in Ovar, Portugal and target line to the head of global sales controlling in Munich, Germany.
You have a clear vision on business controlling and you know how to add value to the decision-making process. You are a valuable sparring partner to senior management. **Furthermore, you have**:

- Degree in economics, management, accounting or similar;
- Minimum 2years of professional controlling experience, preferably in Sales Controlling;
- Sound understanding of core controlling processes (e.g. business planning, forecasting, reporting, measure definition & tracking) and management accounting;
- Strong analytical skills with a passion for working with numbers and understanding “the story behind”;
- Very strong MS Excel skills and preferable BI & Advanced MS Excel;
- Knowledgeable in data processing and Business Intelligence with SAP Business Warehouse;
- Highly motivated team player with can-do-attitude and willingness to learn;
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing;
- You work on your own initiative, taking an analytical, results-oriented and structured approach;
- Fluent in English.

**Additional Information**:
**What we offer you**:
Challenges in an international environment | career opportunities in one of the best companies in the world | flexible hours | medical services | discounts for employees | sports and health related activities | canteen | good access to public transports | space for creativity.