IT Finance Controller

The IT Finance Controller is a junior role designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, looking to develop a career at the intersection of Finance and Information Technology. Working within the IT department within Service Management, this role is responsible for supporting the financial management of IT across all Arrow Global Portugal group companies, including Whitestar, Norfin, From, Restart, Maslow, Vilamoura World, Nexor, Transfor, Engespor, and Details HSL.
The IT Finance Controller will play a key role in ensuring accurate recording, tracking, and reporting of IT costs, as well as supporting the annual budget planning process in close collaboration with the IT Managers of each business area.

Invoice Management and Cost Recording:

• Process and catalogue all IT-related invoices on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate registration in the IT cost control file.
  
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
  
• Maintain an up-to-date and organised repository of all IT financial documents.

IT Budget Aggregation:

• Consolidate and aggregate the IT budget across all group platforms: Whitestar, Norfin, From, Restart, Maslow, Vilamoura World, Nexor, Transfor, Engespor, and Details HSL.
  
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of budget data across all business units.
  
• Support the preparation of consolidated IT cost reports for management review.
  

Annual Budget Planning:

• Support the preparation of the annual IT budget in collaboration with the IT Manager of each business area.
  
• Collect budget inputs, validate figures, and consolidate into a unified IT budget proposal.
• Track budget assumptions and document key decisions throughout the planning cycle.

Actuals Reporting and Budget Monitoring:

• Report monthly actuals against budget for each company and cost category.
  
• Identify and flag budget lines that have been fully consumed or are at risk of overspend.
  
• Prepare clear and concise financial reports and dashboards to support IT management decisions.
  

Financial Control and Compliance:

• Ensure all IT financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies.
  
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing relevant financial documentation.
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT financial control processes and tools.