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Economic Control Technician

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Aqualia

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Hours: Jornada intensiva in summer · Split day (jornada partida) · Monday to Friday
Spanish: Native level
Other languages: Catalan
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Contract: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Start date: Immediate
Flexible Working Hours:
Split shift from September 15 to June 14:

Monday to Thursday: Entry from 7:30 to 10:00 - Exit from 16:30 to 19:30 Friday: Entry from 7:30 to 10:00 - Exit from 13:45 to 16:15

Continuous working day from June 15 to September 14:

Monday to Friday: Entry from 7:30 to 10:00 - Exit from 14:30 to 17:00

Annual gross salary: Conditions aligned with the requested profile and accredited experience.
Languages: Catalan and Spanish
Availability to travel/frequency: Occasionally.
Continuous training program.
Access to our Comprehensive Wellness Programs.
Join Aqualia, a company committed to equality and work-life balance, which holds the EFR (Family Responsible Company) certificate as well as the DIE (Distinctive for Equality in the Company). Thus, this recruitment process guarantees equal opportunities for all candidates without distinction of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by Law.

The role

What you'll do

Aqualia, a company specialized in the management of the integrated water cycle, reporting to the Head of Planning and Control Zone II, seeks to recruit a PLANNING AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN for the Zone II administration department, in Barcelona.

The main functions include:

Collaboration in the monthly accounting closing process in a large decentralized company environment.
Preparation, monitoring and analysis of the annual budget and its variances.
Periodic accounting information requirements from the Group.
Monitoring and control of compliance with Group procedures.

JOIN AQUALIA AND BE PART OF OUR TEAM!

Requirements

Education: Degree in Business Administration and Management or similar
Required Experience: a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in auditing, Administration Department or Management Control.
Required Knowledge:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (advanced Excel is essential)
Experience with SAP and Visual Basic.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
Availability to start: IMMEDIATE.
Place of Residence: Preferably in the Barcelona metropolitan area.

About Aqualia

Aqualia is a leading water management company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, operating across the full water cycle including supply, sanitation, treatment, and desalination. It is part of the FCC Group, one of Europe's largest infrastructure and environmental services conglomerates. Aqualia serves millions of people across Spain and internationally, with a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, and employs thousands of professionals in engineering, operations, and technology roles.

In Spain, Aqualia has a vast network of municipal contracts and facilities, with offices and operational sites in numerous cities and towns, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and many others. The company offers a stable, public-service-oriented work environment with opportunities for technical and engineering professionals, as well as field and operational roles. For international hires, Aqualia provides a chance to work in a leading Spanish company with a strong local footprint, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry: Water Management
Founded: 1967
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca and 28 more
Website: aqualia.com

Good to know if you are moving

Aqualia is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is part of the FCC Group, a major Spanish infrastructure and services company.
The company operates across the full water cycle, offering roles in engineering, operations, IT, and maintenance, with many positions located in smaller municipalities across Spain.
Spanish language proficiency is typically required for most roles, as the company's operations are heavily local and public-service oriented.
Aqualia provides opportunities for career growth in a stable, essential public service sector, with a strong focus on sustainability and technological innovation.
International experience is valued, but the company's primary operations are in Spain, so relocation support may be limited compared to global tech companies.

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