Akuo, a French renewable energy producer, is seeking a Portugal-based Country Controller on a 5-month contract. The role reports to the Finance Manager and leads management controlling for local holding companies and services in Portugal, with a limited controlling scope in Spain and responsibility for monitoring development project costs in Portugal. The position requires autonomy, rigor, and the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders in an international, matrix-based environment. Key responsibilities include: managing the financial monitoring of three local operating holding companies and the services provided by these entities; producing and analyzing monthly reporting; comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical results; analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions; contributing to the reliability of management data and continuous improvement of KPIs, reporting processes, and management tools. Development cost monitoring includes verifying cost allocation in accounting systems and ensuring spending aligns with budgets and commitments, with regular reporting by project. Analysis and management support involves preparing analyses that explain business performance, investigating significant variances, and supporting operational teams in understanding financial results; coordinating with accounting, tax, and other internal stakeholders as required. Cross-functional coordination requires collaboration with project development teams in Portugal, local maintenance and operations teams, finance asset controllers, corporate f

Akuo, a French renewable energy producer, is seeking a Portugal-based Country Controller on a 5-month contract. The role reports to the Finance Manager and leads management controlling for local holding companies and services in Portugal, with a limited controlling scope in Spain and responsibility for monitoring development project costs in Portugal. The position requires autonomy, rigor, and the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders in an international, matrix-based environment. Key responsibilities include: managing the financial monitoring of three local operating holding companies and the services provided by these entities; producing and analyzing monthly reporting; comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical results; analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions; contributing to the reliability of management data and continuous improvement of KPIs, reporting processes, and management tools. Development cost monitoring includes verifying cost allocation in accounting systems and ensuring spending aligns with budgets and commitments, with regular reporting by project. Analysis and management support involves preparing analyses that explain business performance, investigating significant variances, and supporting operational teams in understanding financial results; coordinating with accounting, tax, and other internal stakeholders as required. Cross-functional coordination requires collaboration with project development teams in Portugal, local maintenance and operations teams, finance asset controllers, corporate f