Junior Controller

686

Europe
Portugal
LE_0155-Grohe Portugal Componentes Sanitarios Lda.
Employee Assignment
Hybrid
Full Time
2 March 2026

GROHE is the world's leading provider of sanitary fittings and a global brand, dedicated to providing innovative water products. For many decades, GROHE has been committed to the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability that all illustrate GROHE's commitment to creating exceptional experiences and to delivering "Pure Freude an Wasser". With its engineering, innovation and design activities firmly anchored in Germany, GROHE products bear the badge of quality "Made in Germany", ultimately strengthening the customers’ confidence in the brand. In 2014, GROHE became part of the LIXIL Corporation, a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

LIXIL is looking for a motivated and analytically minded Junior Controller to join our FP&A Projects & Processes team. This role is ideal for someone in their second or third controlling position who is ready to take ownership, grow quickly, and contribute to an international finance organisation.


The Role

As a Junior Controller, you will support the monthly financial close, forecasting cycles, and annual budgeting process while acting as a trusted finance business partner to central functions such as Finance, Legal, HR, and Design. You will take ownership of key reporting areas, deliver accurate financial analysis, and play an active role in improving controlling processes with a strong focus on digitisation, standardisation, and automation.

You will be part of a collaborative team of eight Commercial Controllers, working closely with colleagues across Europe. The environment is supportive, non‑hierarchical, and designed to give you autonomy early on, with structured onboarding and access to your manager whenever guidance is needed.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support cost centre controlling activities and act as a finance business partner to central functions.
  • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles.
  • Own internal reporting areas such as real estate, CAPEX, and headcount.
  • Deliver accurate, timely ad hoc financial reporting and analysis.
  • Prepare financial evaluations to support strategic initiatives.
  • Improve controlling processes with a focus on digitisation, automation, and standardisation.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance financial transparency and decision‑making.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar.
  • 1–3 years’ experience in controlling or a related finance role.
  • Strong analytical skills and affinity for numbers.
  • Structured, organised working style with the ability to work independently.
  • Fluent English
  • Confident communicator who is proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
  • Reliable, detail‑oriented, and comfortable engaging with stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Ability to speak German
  • Experience with SAP PW.
  • Exposure to production or manufacturing environments.

How Success Will Be Measured

  • Quality and accuracy of reporting outputs.
  • Feedback from internal business partners.
  • Level of independence and ownership demonstrated.
  • Understanding of assigned controlling areas and contribution to process improvements.

Why Join LIXIL

  • International exposure within a global organisation.
  • High level of trust, autonomy, and ownership from the start.
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture with open communication.
  • Opportunity to drive improvements and introduce new ideas.
  • Clear long‑term development and career progression pathways.

A HOME FOR EVERYONE.

Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.

We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.

Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.

LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.

We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.

A home for everyone.

LIXIL is an equal opportunity employer, with an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We will consider all qualified applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, color, religion or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or disability status.

This opportunity is closed to applications.