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Group Controller

On-site in Alcobendas·Added 2 days ago (last checked 13 Nov)

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Michael Page España

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Salary
€50,000 - €60,000 a year

About €2,960 - €3,460 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Alcobendas
Contract
Permanent
Spanish
Expected (ad in Spanish)
English
Required
Experience
6+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
  • Minimum total experience of about 6-8 years, with at least 3 years in a similar position, such as Management Controller, Business Controller, FP&A, or similar in a medium-sized group/company.
  • Having a good accounting foundation is important for this position.
  • Experience supervising various business lines/cost centers/branches/projects is essential...
  • Extensive experience in cost accounting is essential.
  • High level of English (minimum real B2 level).
  • Advanced level of Excel.

Nice to have

  • A Master's in Finance or an MBA will be valued.
  • Previous experience in external audit and/or Transaction Services departments in a Big 4 will be a plus.
  • Experience working in the corporate/regional corporate office of a group will be highly valued.
  • Experience in change management projects, participating in improvements at the process/procedure level within the finance area.
  • Experience in accounting consolidation will be a plus.
  • Experience in M&A operations will be a plus.
  • Experience in team management will be a plus.
  • ERPs: Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central/ Navision/ Axapta) is highly valued.
  • Experience working with BI tools (ideally Power BI) is highly valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Offered salary package: 50,000 - 60,000 euros fixed salary + bonus + social benefits.
  • The final offer will depend on the candidate's demonstrated value throughout the selection process.
  • Career opportunities and professional development.

The role

A leading group in its sector in a phase of significant growth is looking for a Group Controller for its offices in Alcobendas. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6-8 years of experience, with at least 3 years in a similar position as a Controller in a medium-sized company/group. Experience working in the corporate department of a group will be valued. A minimum English level of a true B2 is required. Work format: On-site, but with some flexibility.

  • A leading group in its sector in a phase of significant growth
  • Minimum 3 years as a Controller/ FP&A, or similar, in a medium-sized group.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Group CFO, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

  • Monitor and analyze the evolution of margins, costs, and EBITDA. Monitoring of business KPIs.
  • Preparation of the Group's annual and quarterly budgets, as well as the monitoring thereof, analyzing possible deviations.
  • Evaluate the financial and operational performance of the business lines.
  • Work with the directors of the business lines.
  • Perform financial analyses and projections of the income statement, balance sheets, and cash flow statement.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statement reports
  • Participate in the implementation and roll-out of the corporate ERP (MS Business Central), as well as task automation processes/cost optimization projects.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate possible internal audits and collaborate on external ones.
  • Identify improvement opportunities in operational and financial processes.
  • Support the finance department in the planning, analysis, and reporting of the entire Group.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and relevant financial and business information.
  • Monthly Group reporting.
  • Other tasks inherent to the position.

How you'll work

  • Job location: Alcobendas (Madrid).
  • Work format: On-site, but with some flexibility.

Skills

  • High analytical capacity and good communicator.
  • With an orientation toward meeting deadlines.
  • Accustomed to working in high-pressure and high-demand environments, working in teams and managing people under their charge.

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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In their own words

About the company & team

A leading group in its sector in a phase of significant growth is looking for a Group Controller for its offices in Alcobendas (Madrid). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6-8 years of total experience, with at least 3 years in a similar position as a Controller, Business Controller, FP&A, or similar, in a medium-sized group/company. Previous experience in Big 4 (audit and/or Transaction Services) will be a plus. Having a good accounting foundation is important for this position. Experience working in the corporate/regional corporate department of a group will be highly valued. Extensive experience in cost accounting. Experience supervising various business lines/cost centers/branches/projects is essential. A minimum English level of a true B2 is required. Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central/Navision/Axapta) is highly valued. Experience working with BI tools (ideally Power BI) is highly valued. Work format: On-site, but with some flexibility.

Additional information

  • Process managed by: Guillermo Recoder.
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