Start Campus

Senior FP&A Specialist

Start Campus  •  Lisbon, PT (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

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.

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

Start Campus

About Start Campus

Start Campus is building and operating the SINES Data Campus, a 1.2GW data center in Portugal, creating one of Europe’s largest and most sustainable data ecosystems with market-leading global connectivity. SINES DC provides maximum optionality for customers with powered shell, turn-key and build-to-suit solutions. The company’s advanced platform is AI-ready and addresses the future needs of the industry by integrating liquid cooling technologies into its flexible and scalable design. With a total combined investment value of an estimated €8.5bn, the campus utilises 100% renewable energy and targets an industry-leading PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) of 1.1 and a WUE (Water Usage Effectiveness) of 0 by harnessing the cooling power of the ocean. For more information, please visit www.startcampus.pt.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Lisboa, PT
Year Founded
2021
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