Finance Assistant

COFRA Holding

About COFRA Holding AG COFRA Holding AG is a family-owned group, headquartered in Switzerland, with operations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. COFRA has a diverse portfolio of investment businesses in private equity (Bregal Investments), real estate (Redevco) and asset management (Anthos Fund & Asset Management). Businesses and investments are also held in retail, clean energy and sustainable food. Through business, COFRA strives to be a force for good in the world – a mission that began over 180 years ago. Today, we actively direct our expertise, energy and capital into businesses and investments that we believe have the potential to create superior value.   Think about Data Governance differently and make a real impact A welcoming and supportive setting where you can develop and make a real difference in the world – that’s what you’ll find at COFRA. We’re a family business, geared to creating lasting value and united by an ambition to change industries and society for the better. Aspiration and entrepreneurism are encouraged and rewarded with opportunity. Teams are diverse yet close-knit. Relationships matter. People matter.   What we can achieve together One of our greatest strengths is our people: talented, dedicated professionals who are true experts in their field, committed to the pursuit of excellence and open to new opportunities and ways of capturing them. We're looking for an experienced Data Governance Lead to join our COFRA team in Porto. You will join a multi-generational family business with a commitment to achieve systemic change across Liveable Cities, Responsible Capital, Clean Energy and Sustainable Food together with our management teams and mission-aligned external partners.   About the role The Data Governance Lead is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Group’s data governance framework, ensuring master data quality, consistency, and control across all entities and systems. The incumbent will be focused on building a unified data foundation by defining standards, enforcing governance, and partnering with Data Owners/SMEs to ensure end‑to‑end data integrity. It acts as the central authority for data definitions, lineage, stewardship, and quality monitoring. Key responsibilities include: * Define, implement, and maintain the Group’s Data Governance framework, ensuring alignment with organisational and regulatory standards. * Own key master data domains (e.g., Finance, Vendor, Customer, Organisational Structure), establishing policies, standards, quality rules, and approval workflows, while setting up governance forums, stewardship roles, and operating procedures to ensure clear data ownership and accountability. * Collaborate closely with the Digital Application Owner to align data structures across enterprise applications and BI/analytics platforms. * Monitor data quality KPIs, drive remediation initiatives, and maintain data lineage and metadata documentation. Partner with Group IT, Security, and application teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, data protection standards, and audit expectations. * Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of master data, including creation, enrichment, validation, change control, and deactivation. Lead cross-entity data cleansing and harmonisation initiatives supporting consolidation, investment reporting, and digital integration. * Identify and resolve data inconsistencies across systems, acting as the final escalation point for master data issues, and maintain group-wide data catalogues, business glossaries, and reference data sets. * Coordinate with external partners to execute data quality processes, perform bulk updates, automate data pipelines, and support governance initiatives, ensuring adherence to governance standards, security principles, and operating model expectations. * Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Investment teams, BI, and local data stewards, ensuring alignment between governance design and operational execution. Train stakeholders on processes, quality expectations, and governance rules, and support entities in adopting standardised data models and reporting hierarchies. * Promote a strong culture of data accountability, quality, and stewardship across the organisation. * The role requires strong capability in translating complex business and IT requirements into enterprise solutions, advanced knowledge of enterprise data management, data governance, and data visualisation, as well as robust analytical skills. It also demands solid experience in agile and waterfall project management, strong project delivery capabilities, and the ability to conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective mitigation strategies. * Demonstrates strong leadership by driving impact, aligning team goals with strategic priorities, fostering collaboration and accountability, supporting continuous learning and adaptability, and promoting an inclusive and high-performing team environment.   What You Bring * 6–10 years of relevant experience in data governance, master data management, or enterprise data management. * Proven experience establishing Data Governance frameworks within international organisations. * Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field. * Strong expertise in data governance, master data management, and data quality frameworks. * Ability to translate complex business and IT requirements into scalable data solutions.  * Solid analytical skills with a structured, problem-solving mindset. * Experience working in cross-functional environments, collaborating with business and technology stakeholders. * Strong project management capabilities, with exposure to both agile and waterfall methodologies. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement. * Knowledge of data protection, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices is highly valued. * English (required).   What we offer you in return The opportunity itself is a great way to have a direct impact on the Group and realize potential across a multitude of areas. COFRA offers notable benefits. Also, training and development is provided to all COFRA employees.   COFRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disability. None of this gets in the way of hiring and retaining the best people.

COFRA Holding

ABOUT COFRA HOLDING AG COFRA Holding AG is a family-owned group, headquartered in Switzerland, with operations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. COFRA has a diverse portfolio of investment businesses in private equity (Bregal Investments), real estate (Redevco) and asset management (Anthos Fund & Asset Management). Businesses and investments are also held in retail, clean energy and sustainable food. Through business, COFRA strives to be a force for good in the world – a mission that began over 180 years ago. Today, we actively direct our expertise, energy and capital into businesses and investments that we believe have the potential to create superior value. THINK ABOUT FINANCE DIFFERENTLY AND MAKE A REAL IMPACT A welcoming and supportive setting where you can contribute and make a real difference – that’s what you’ll find at COFRA. We’re a family business, focused on creating lasting value and working in a collaborative and pragmatic way. Teams are diverse yet close-knit, and quality, reliability and ownership are highly valued. WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER Our people are core to everything we do: dedicated professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality work and supporting each other. We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team in London. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and well-functioning finance processes. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, well suited to someone who enjoys delivering consistent, high-quality work within a stable scope.  ABOUT THE ROLE The Finance Assistant supports the UK finance function by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining robust records, and assisting with compliance requirements. The role focuses on operational excellence, reliability, and attention to detail, contributing to the smooth running of the finance team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Accounts Payable & Receivable * Process supplier and customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner * Assist with raising and posting customer invoices * Allocate receipts and maintain accurate customer records * Reconcile supplier and customer ledgers and investigate discrepancies * Support monitoring of receivables and follow up on outstanding balances Payments & Expenses * Assist in preparing weekly payment runs in line with approval processes * Process employee expenses in accordance with company policies * Maintain accurate payment records and supporting documentation Reconciliations * Perform weekly bank reconciliations ensuring completeness and accuracy * Investigate and flag discrepancies where required Other finance administration * Prepare and upload monthly journals for review * Maintain schedules, summaries, and financial documentation * Ensure transactions are correctly recorded and filed * Support monthly reporting activities * Provide general finance administration support across the team * Assist with ad hoc requests and projects VAT compliance support * Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and supporting schedules * Ensure documentation is accurate and audit-ready WHAT YOU BRING * 4–5 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience * Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge * Experience with accounting systems such as Sage * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) * High attention to detail and strong organisational skills * Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines * Strong communication skills and a proactive, reliable mindset Preferred * AAT Accounting Qualification * Experience in a similar Finance Assistant role WHAT WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN This role offers the opportunity to be part of a well-functioning and collaborative finance team within an international organisation. It is suited to someone who values stability, clarity of scope, and delivering high-quality work in a consistent and reliable way. COFRA offers competitive benefits, along with a supportive working environment   COFRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disability. None of this gets in the way of hiring and retaining the best people.

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YOUR MISSION Position Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will support the day-to-day accounting and finance operations by processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate master data, and ensuring the integrity of accounting records. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance within an international and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: * Support the daily accounting and finance operations. * Support supplier invoices using SAP Business One (SAP B1). * Review, verify, and process employee travel and expense claims in accordance with company policies. * Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. * Create and maintain vendor and customer master data in SAP Business One. * Support and maintain cost centers and other financial master data. * Assist with month-end closing activities and support the preparation of financial reports. * Ensure accounting records are accurate, and properly documented. * Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice issues, payments. * Support internal and external audits by preparing the required documentation. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures. YOUR PROFILE Qualifications & Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. * 1–2 years of experience in an accounting or finance support role is preferred. Recent graduates with relevant internships are also encouraged to apply. * Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes. * Experience working with SAP Business One (SAP B1) is highly desirable. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. * Good communication and interpersonal skills. * Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team-oriented mindset.