Location: Lisbon

About the job:

This function plays a central role in driving financial performance, strategic planning, and decision support across the organization. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this role will own key elements of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while partnering closely with leadership and business teams to ensure data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans across corporate and project entities.
• Support the FP&A Manager in consolidating financial projections across multiple business units and geographies.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investment cases, and strategic initiatives.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare monthly management reports, KPIs, and variance analyses against budget and forecasts.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for management and investors.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor business performance, including operational and financial metrics.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, and Operations to align financial insights with real-world outcomes.
• Partner with project teams on CAPEX planning, cash flow forecasting, and return-on-investment analyses.
• Support cross-functional initiatives such as pricing strategies, cost optimization, and resource allocation.

Process & Systems Development

• Enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting automation to support scalability and accuracy.
• Support ERP and BI tool improvements, ensuring data integrity and system integration between finance and operations.
• Document and continuously improve FP&A policies, templates, and procedures.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, or similar analytical roles.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced modelling skills required) and experience with ERP or BI tools (Power BI or similar).
• Solid understanding of financial statements, performance drivers, and cash flow dynamics.
• Ability to partner and act as a trusted advisor to operational and leadership teams.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Impact: Lead world class operations at Europe’s largest and most sustainable data center.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to business development.
• Flexibility: Empowered to lead with autonomy and creativity in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
• Growth: Join a company committed to innovation, professional development, and service excellence.

About Us:

At Start Campus, we provide mission-critical data center services that power businesses globally. We're customer-centric, innovative, and always looking to push boundaries.

If you're passionate about building relationships, driving customer success, and thriving in a tech-driven world, we want to hear from you!

If you think you have what it takes for this position and are looking for a new professional challenge send your application.