Financial Controller

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Lisbon, PRT
In-Office
Senior level
Digital Media
The Role
Manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations for Sky Portugal; produce reports, forecasts and cost analyses; ensure IFRS and local compliance; maintain internal controls; support risk mitigation and process improvements; liaise with UK finance and external auditors, banks, and advisors; provide executives with actionable financial insight.
Summary Generated by Built In

We’re one of Europe’s leading entertainment and communication businesses. We’re always looking to improve by developing pioneering products and services which give every one of our customers experiences they’ll love.  

Join us as a Financial Controller and you'll be part of a dynamic team that makes sure our technology delivers the best experience for our customers. 

Mission: To support the company in moving toward its mission and goals by executing financial and accounting operations, while providing analysis/reporting and safeguarding company assets, ensuring compliance with local laws and relevant regulations. 
 

What You'll Do 

  •  Manage and carry out the day-to-day financial operations for Sky overseeing the accounting function related to internal administrative activities. 

  • Deliver key financial outputs, including risk-mitigation work and opportunity forecasting. 

  • Produce accurate financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to support informed decision-making. 

  • Perform analysis and monitoring of Sky Portugal costs (business areas, cost centres, and other relevant categories). 

  • Provide executives with financial information and analysis that supports progress towards the company’s mission and goals. 

  • Ensure compliance with local legislation, tax requirements, and relevant industry and financial regulations. 

  • Maintain and monitor company policies and internal controls—particularly around expenditure—to safeguard assets and minimise the risk of fraud. 

  • Prepare clear and concise documentation and support the development of efficient local accounting processes in a fast-growing environment. 

  • Liaise with the Finance team in the UK. 

  • Liaise with external stakeholders such as banks, auditors, accountants, and legal advisers. 

 
What You'll Bring 

  • Education (BSc, Master or MBA) in Accounting, Finance or relevant field;  

  • Minimum 6 years of experience 

  • Previous experience working in Corporate Finance in international environments;  

  • You will be able to hit the ground running and operate confidently with minimal guidance. 

  • In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS);  

  • Ability to multi-task and change priorities accordingly to the business needs;  

  • Presentation and influence skills;  

  • Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented attitude;  

  • C2 English Level 

 

 

 

Skills Required

  • Degree (BSc, Master or MBA) in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
  • Minimum 6 years of experience
  • Previous experience in Corporate Finance in international environments
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS)
  • Ability to operate confidently with minimal guidance
  • Ability to multi-task and reprioritize based on business needs
  • Presentation and influence skills
  • Proactive, hands-on, solution-oriented attitude
  • C2 English level
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The Company
HQ: Isleworth
34,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies and is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that connects people to moments and experiences that matter. At Sky, we Believe in Better. It’s in our DNA. We’re famous for innovation. We offer the world’s smartest TV, Sky Glass; our plug and play streaming puck, Sky Stream; the best aggregation platform, Sky Q; and streaming services NOW and WOW. We provide connectivity you can count on in mobile, fast, secure, reliable residential and business broadband, as well as smart home protection through Sky Protect. We’re Europe’s premium content producer. We create award-winning original content, produce the biggest live sporting events, and we provide free access to news and the arts. We believe that we can have a positive impact on society, by supporting and creating tens of thousands of jobs, addressing digital inequality, being a diverse and inclusive employer, and becoming net zero carbon by 2030.

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