Assistant Financial Controller

Hello. We’re Teya.

Teya was founded on a simple belief: local businesses deserve better.

They are the cafés, restaurants, salons, shops and entrepreneurs that bring character to our high streets, create jobs and keep communities moving. Yet for too long, financial services has made life harder for them - with clunky tools, poor support and complexity that gets in the way of running a business.

Teya exists to change that.

We’re building a financial platform for local businesses across Europe - one built around simple tools, thoughtful design and real human support. Our Members rely on us to help them run their business with confidence, and that responsibility shapes the way we work.

We move fast. We care about quality. We stay close to the detail. And we believe great performance and genuine hospitality should go hand in hand.

If you want to build meaningful products, solve real problems and make a genuine difference for local businesses, we’d love to hear from you

Assistant Financial Controller

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Your Mission

As an Assistnat Financial Controller at Teya, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and reliability of our financial reporting while supporting the wider Finance function and partnering with teams across the business. You will help strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes and ensure that our financial operations remain efficient, scalable and compliant with applicable requirements.

You will take ownership of key financial control activities, including month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations, financial reporting and audit preparation. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external providers, you will ensure financial records are accurate, discrepancies are investigated and resolved, and reporting deadlines are consistently met.

Beyond core financial control responsibilities, you will support the business in understanding financial performance, identifying key drivers and uncovering opportunities to improve processes. You will bring a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving, helping implement robust financial procedures and promote continuous improvement across Finance Operations.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing, fast-paced business, working collaboratively across teams to strengthen financial governance, support compliance and build high-quality, scalable finance processes at Teya.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance function and partner with teams across the business to assess financial performance, identify key business drivers and improve financial processes and controls.

• Coordinate and support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate and delivered within reporting deadlines.

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and annual financial statements, maintaining high standards of accuracy and consistency.

• Perform and review account reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial records, investigate variances and resolve discrepancies against expected balances and budget assumptions.

• Monitor financial data and accounting records, identifying potential errors, inconsistencies or control weaknesses and working with relevant stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting financial analyses, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete and readily available.

• Coordinate the preparation of documentation and supporting evidence for external audits, working closely with auditors and internal teams to address requests efficiently.

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation, ensuring compliance with internal policies, accounting principles and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to gather, validate and consolidate financial information for reporting, analysis and decision-making.

• Support compliance obligations in partnership with external providers, ensuring relevant financial and statutory requirements are met accurately and on time.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, streamline accounting processes and improve the efficiency, consistency and quality of Finance Operations.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial reporting, procedures and systems, supporting the development of scalable processes as Teya grows.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years' experience in Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Accounting or a similar Finance role.

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or a related discipline.

• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Previous experience in an audit environment, ideally with a Big Four firm or an internal audit function, is a strong advantage.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, account reconciliations and internal financial controls.

• Experience supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing financial statements and maintaining accurate accounting records.

• Experience preparing audit documentation and working with external auditors or other relevant stakeholders.

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is an advantage.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify root causes, assess risks and recommend practical solutions.

• A proactive, organised and hands-on approach, with the ability to learn quickly, manage competing priorities and take ownership of tasks.

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external providers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.

• Flexible hybrid working.

• Health Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• Meal Allowance.

• Wellhub membership, providing access to gyms, fitness, therapy, wellbeing and nutrition services.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

• 25 days annual leave.

• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborative, informal and high-performing working environment.

• Regular company and team events.

• The opportunity to play an important role in building scalable, high-quality Finance Operations at Teya.

Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.