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Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 2 months ago
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Overview
Job details
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Skills
This job was automatically translated to English.
The role
We are looking for a Financial Controller to join a private equity-backed company, primarily dedicated to the distribution of tobacco and alcoholic beverage products in emerging markets.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for providing financial and controlling support to the various international subsidiaries, helping to professionalize financial processes, improve reporting, and support business growth.
This is a position with a highly cross-functional vision, combining financial controlling, business analysis, and support for international operations.
What you'll do
Oversee financial control across the different international subsidiaries.
Develop and improve financial reporting and management reporting systems.
Analyze results, margins, variances, and key business KPIs.
Participate in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
Prepare financial presentations for General Management, the CFO, and partners.
Provide support to Country Managers and local finance teams.
Implement control and reporting processes in growing markets.
Ensure proper control of stock and inventories.
Support management control follow-up for businesses with an industrial component (costs, bill of materials, variances, etc.).
Collaborate in overseeing treasury and the reliability of forecasts.
Coordinate with outsourced accounting teams and local finance areas.
Requirements
Between 5 and 10 years of experience in Financial Controller or Business Controller roles.
Experience in industrial companies, distribution, FMCG, or product-based businesses.
Initial experience at a Big Four firm will be valued as a technical foundation.
Experience working in international and multicultural environments.
Experience supporting international subsidiaries is highly valued.
About Catenon
Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.
- Industry
- Recruitment
- Website
- catenon.com
In their own words
About the company & team
International group specialized in the distribution of tobacco and alcoholic beverage products in emerging markets, currently undergoing significant international growth.




