As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

30% – Analytical review activities:

• Prepare Balance Sheet variance analysis and comments, monthly and quarterly, following the Company thresholds.
• Prepare Monthly P&L variance analysis and comments per GL account and cost centers, identifying the main drivers and trigger early warnings of unusual trends or transactions in collaboration with the GFS Finance Controlling Team.
•  Ensure regular communication with the stakeholders, providing insightful information of companies’ development.
• Support RtR Financial Controlling team understanding of the P&L main drivers / outliers for actual reporting.
• Promptly investigate and signal issues derived from the data analyzed to ensure accurate financial statements (where required).
• Support all other analysis and activities requested by management.

5% – Process improvement and other projects:

•  Review process documentation for transitioned & existing work to ensure that the documentation of our processes and procedures is of a sufficient standard to support business continuity objectives.
•  Improve processes and controls of Finance Information Systems and Internal Controls with objective of simplifying and standardizing the accounting structure and enhancing accuracy of the financial statements.
• Support the Harmonization and Implementation of Finance Information Systems and Internal Controls.
•  Provide business testing for SAP system updates and changes related to RTR.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related area.
• Strong accounting technical background with a Professional Accounting Qualification (Portuguese Certified Accountant);
• Minimum 3-5  years of relevant working experience preferably in multinational companies or Share Service Centers.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Experienced working with SAP or another ERP system are essential.
• Advanced Excel based skills are essential.
• Organized, Motivated, Professional and Excellent Analytical Skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other colleagues.
• Detail-oriented, organized and resourceful with a strong orientation to results.
• Ability to lead, solve problems and communicate at all levels.
• Some availability to travel may be required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong USGAAP and Local GAAP knowledge and experience.
• Transfer Pricing Experience.
• Knowledge of SOX and internal controls related with Financial Reporting.
• Written and spoken German or French will be a plus.
• Demonstrate experience of delivering finance systems improvements.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.