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Financial Controller with advanced English

On-site in Vigo·Added 7 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Hours
Split day (jornada partida)
Work mode
On-site, Vigo
Contract
Permanent
English
Required
Experience
4+ years
Education
University degree
Driving licence
Own vehicle

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract with a stable position and clear growth prospects.
Join a company with international presence, stable and growing, with a particularly strong human team.
Competitive salary to be determined based on profile.
Real opportunities for professional development and growth.

The role

We are looking for a Financial Controller with advanced English (essential) for an industrial group with a good team and human growth, based in the Vigo metropolitan area. Experience in the industrial sector in roles such as controller, finance and administration manager in an SME, or coming from a Big4 firm will be highly valued.

  • Industrial group with national and international presence
  • Work location: Vigo area

What you'll do

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of financial and management information, coordinating economic planning processes as well as tax preparation, with the following main responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the monthly and annual accounting close, and preparing the monthly financial reporting in coordination with the CFO.
  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual taxes in coordination with the CFO and external advisors.
  • Preparing the annual budget in coordination with the CFO and monitoring it monthly.
  • Controlling and analyzing industrial costs and profitability by product or business line.
  • Analyzing variances against budget and proposing corrective actions.
  • Providing financial support to operations and production.
  • Participating in projects to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
  • Ensuring compliance with Group policies.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
Around 4 or more years of experience in financial controlling, auditing, and/or management control, as well as accounting and global finance functions, such as finance and administration manager in an industrial SME, controller in an industrial company, or coming from a Big4 firm.
Advanced English, ideally C1 level; knowledge of other languages is valued.
Experience in industrial environments and reporting (KPIs, dashboards), cost control, margin analysis, and budgeting, as well as preparing monthly and annual financial closings.
Solid knowledge of financial and management accounting and budget control.
User-level knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP or SAP Business One.
Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis tools.
Proactive and dynamic profile, with a strong willingness to contribute.
High analytical capacity and attention to detail, able to transform financial data into information for decision-making.
Business acumen and understanding of industrial processes.
Planning and prioritization skills.
Effective communication with financial and operational teams, as well as the ability to integrate and work as part of a team.
Availability to work on-site in the Vigo area (own vehicle required).
Split shift, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with flexibility in start and end times; the company facilities include a cafeteria.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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About the company & team

Industrial manufacturing company with international presence, especially committed to the people who make up its team and with real growth through the establishment of new subsidiaries worldwide.

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