Mid Financial Controller (TheySheHe)

Porto - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About PlatformE

PlatformE empowers brands retailers and creators with cutting-edge digital-first made-to-order solutions that elevate customer experiences optimise inventory and drive profitable growth. Our platform includes an enterprise solution a highly customisable tech stack and in parallel a SME-targeted automated product for faster integrations designed to scale with diverse client needs.

Your MissionAs a Mid Financial Controller you are responsible for the financial backbone of the company. This role sits at the intersection of accounting operations treasury statutory compliance and financial controlling ensuring that all financial processes run smoothly accurately and on time.

This is a hands-on operator role with real ownership not just oversight. You will work very closely with the CEO and external accountants acting as a trusted execution partner in all core financial operations. The scope is intentionally broad and offers exposure to areas typically handled by more senior finance roles with the expectation that you grow into them through execution learning and accountability.

This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious detail-driven and wants to develop into a strong finance leader by being deeply involved in the day-to-day reality of running a company.

Think of it as the role that keeps the company financially compliant controlled and decision-ready.

What Youll Do

Accounting & Financial Operations (35%)

Retrieve invoices from emails software platforms and internal tools (e.g. Factorial);
Organise and upload all expenses into the shared drive;
Ensure all expenses are correctly classified marked as paid and stored in the appropriate folders;
Prepare Wix/Adyen statements and reconcile pending values with external accountants;
Register all receipts and income related to issued invoices;
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting support files;
Support accounting reviews and proactively resolve discrepancies.

Payroll & HR Financial Processes (10%)

Provide accountants with all payroll inputs (salaries benefits changes);
Review payroll calculations and validate payslip accuracy;
Upload payroll files for payment through the bank;
Store and organise all payroll documentation securely.

Treasury & Cash Management (25%)

Maintain clear visibility on cash position bank balances and upcoming obligations;
Execute weekly operational and statutory/tax payments in line with agreed priorities;
Retrieve and archive proof of transfers;
Monitor and update bank account and credit card movements;
Maintain treasury control files and flag liquidity risks early;
Work closely with the CEO on cash planning payment scheduling and financial priorities.

Revenue & Invoicing (10%)

Create and issue invoices;
Update invoices with required documentation (e.g. Bon de Commande);
Track receivables and follow up on outstanding payments;
Maintain accurate revenue tracking and supporting files.

Controlling Reporting & Statutory (20%)

Update controlling and financial tracking files;
Prepare monthly Management Accounts;
Perform accounting checks and expense sampling reviews;
Prepare inventory lists when applicable;
Compile statutory and compliance documentation including:
VAT and VAT MOSS validation;
Cap table and shares granted lists;
Act as the main operational point of contact during annual audits working closely with accountants auditors and the CEO.

What Youll Bring to the Team

36 years of experience in accounting finance or controlling roles;
Background in startups scale-ups consulting or accounting firms preferred;
Solid understanding of financial operations and statutory processes;
Highly detail-oriented accuracy is non-negotiable;
Process-driven enjoys building and maintaining clean financial systems;
Reliable and accountable deadlines compliance and precision matter;
Comfortable learning by doing and taking responsibility early;
Hands-on mindset not afraid of execution-heavy work;
Thrives in small teams where roles are flexible and impact matters more than titles;
Structured communicator clear with accountants auditors and internal teams;
Portuguese and English fluency;
Experience working with external accountants and audits;
Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills;
Familiarity with SaaS e-commerce or multi-entity environments is a plus.

Why This Role

High ownership from day one in a small high-trust team;
Very close collaboration with the CEO and exposure to real business decisions;
Broad scope offering accelerated learning across finance treasury and compliance;
Direct operational impact on company stability and growth;
Clear opportunity to grow into increased responsibility and finance leadership as the company scales.

We Offer

Hybrid working model (3 days in Porto office / 2 remote) or fully remote if based abroad;
Competitive mid-level salary aligned with experience;
Bulletproof healthcare insurance;
Free Gym membership;
Flexible Benefits Programme;
Learning budget for finance accounting or compliance training;
High autonomy and trust;
Long-term growth path within the finance function.

About PlatformEPlatformE empowers brands retailers and creators with cutting-edge digital-first made-to-order solutions that elevate customer experiences optimise inventory and drive profitable growth. Our platform includes an enterprise solution a highly customisable tech stack and in parallel a ...