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Finance Controller

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Bjarke Ingels Group

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years

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Requirements

What we're looking for

5-10 years’ experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or accounts role.
Strong bookkeeping skills and familiarity with accounting principles.
Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

Nice to have

Experience working with international teams or in a multi-entity organization is an advantage.

The role

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and organized Finance Controller to support our Barcelona office with day-to-day financial administration and coordination.

This role will work closely with the Finance team in Copenhagen and provide on-the-ground support to the Managing Director in Barcelona, ensuring all local finance requirements are met accurately and on time. You will handle bookkeeping tasks, support month-end processes, and assist with various finance operations to keep the office running smoothly.

What you'll do

Process and record daily financial transactions in line with company procedures.
Assist with month-end closing, including accruals, reconciliations, and follow-ups with management.
Coordinate and manage the monthly payroll process in collaboration with our external payroll provider, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
Liaise with external accountants as directed by the Finance manager and CFO.
Support VAT and tax submissions, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including invoices, receipts, and payments.
Assist with budget preparation and provide supporting data for financial reporting.
Prepare and update financial reports, statistics, and ad hoc analysis as required.
Coordinate with the Finance team in Copenhagen to ensure alignment on processes and standards.
Support the implementation of new finance processes or systems.

Hiring process

Please upload your CV and cover letter. We will contact you if your profile matches our requirements.

This is a full-time position based out of BIG’s Barcelona office. Working together and collaborating in the same space is integral to our culture, so all our staff are expected to work from the office every day. Salary will be subject to experience and qualifications. Relevant applicants will be interviewed on an on-going basis, as we are seeking to fill this vacancy in September 2026.

About Bjarke Ingels Group

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is an international architecture and design firm founded by Bjarke Ingels, operating across architecture, landscape, engineering, planning, and products. The firm has grown to a force of 700 employees and works on projects worldwide, including cultural, residential, hospitality, and infrastructure developments. BIG's official website lists offices in Copenhagen, London, Barcelona, New York, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Zürich, and Riyadh, with a portfolio that includes notable projects such as CopenHill, Google Bay View, and the LEGO Brand House.

BIG has an established presence in Spain, with an office in Barcelona and active projects in Madrid, San Sebastian, and Sevilla. The Barcelona office, located at Ronda de Sant Pere, 56, serves as a hub for the firm's Spanish operations. Current job openings in Spain include roles for senior architects, design assistants, visualization specialists, and project delivery managers, indicating a dynamic work environment for international professionals. The firm's multidisciplinary approach and global project portfolio make it an attractive employer for architects and designers seeking to work on diverse, high-profile projects.

Industry: Architecture
Founded: 2005
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: big.dk

Good to know if you are moving

BIG has an office in Barcelona, Spain, located at Ronda de Sant Pere, 56, which serves as a base for its Spanish projects.
The firm is currently hiring for multiple senior architect roles in Spain, including positions focused on construction supervision for a project in Madrid, hospitality, and tower specialization.
BIG's work culture emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, combining architecture, landscape, engineering, and planning in-house.
The firm has active projects in Spain, including the Fira Barcelona Business Hub in Barcelona and the Gastronomy Open Ecosystem in San Sebastian, offering opportunities to work on high-profile local developments.
BIG is a global practice with offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Zürich, and Riyadh, providing potential for international mobility.

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Additional information

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

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