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On-site in Pamplona·Added 1 month ago (last checked 30 Oct)
Our summary
- Salary
- €60,000 - €65,000 a year
About €3,460 - €3,720 a month after tax, or €3,480 - €3,800 under the Beckham regime.
- Work mode
- On-site, Pamplona
- Contract
- Permanent
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.
Pay clears the EU Blue Card threshold
The advertised pay is over the €41,356 bar, so the route exists if Michael Page España uses it.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Ideal profileFinance or Management Control professional with experience in industrial or corporate environments, accustomed to working autonomously on budgets, forecasting, reporting, profitability analysis and decision-making support, combining a strong financial orientation with strategic business vision.
Education
- Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Advanced level of Excel
Experience
- Between 5 and 10 years of experience in controlling, management control or industrial finance.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, operations, or production plant environments.
- Preparation and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and monthly closing.
- Analysis of industrial costs, margins, deviations, and operational KPIs.
- Participation in business cases, investment projects, and profitability improvement.
- Direct relationship with Plant Management and Financial Management.
Key skills
- High analytical capacity.
- Results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strategic and business vision.
- Ability to influence and constructively challenge different areas.
- Communication skills to explain financial data to non-financial profiles.
- Organization, autonomy, and ability to prioritize.
Nice to have
- MBA or Master's in Finance, Management Control, or Financial Management is valued.
- Experience with SAP, Power BI, Power Query, or reporting and BI tools is valued.
- Medium-high English if the plant is part of an international group.
- Experience in auditing, compliance, or internal control will be a plus.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Top-tier industrial environment
- Join a recognized multinational industrial group.
- Exposure to international-level financial, control, and reporting standards.
- Possibility to work with advanced industrial management and continuous improvement methodologies.
2. Position with real business impact
- This is not a purely administrative or reporting role.
- Direct participation in decision-making alongside Plant Management.
- Influence over profitability, costs, investments, and operational efficiency.
3. Professional development
- Opportunity to evolve towards positions such as:
- Finance Manager.
- Head of Controlling.
- Plant Finance Manager.
- Finance Business Partner.
- Highly valued experience in the market as this is a benchmark industrial company.
4. International visibility
- Interaction with corporate and financial teams from other countries.
- Participation in cross-functional and international projects.
- Development of English and global competencies.
5. Complexity and professional challenge
- Environment with volume, complex production processes, and multiple industrial indicators.
- Ideal for professionals who want to move beyond basic controlling and assume a strategic function.
6. Stability
- Consolidated company with an international track record.
- Stable long-term project.
- Possibility of building a career within the organization.
The role
We are looking for a Plant Controller with responsibility in management control, financial planning, business analysis, and regulatory compliance, who acts as strategic support for the organization's decision-making.
- Market-leading automotive company in traction solutions and systems.
- Plant Controller with responsibility in management control and planning.
What you'll do
Main responsibilities
- Analyze and collect financial and business information to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare reports, forecasts, budgets, and monitoring of deviations.
- Participate in annual and long-term business planning.
- Contribute to the preparation of business cases and investment evaluation.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and internal procedures.
- Manage and improve financial information and reporting systems.
- Provide support and advice to internal clients on financial and operational matters.
- Collaborate with different areas of the company to drive continuous improvement and process efficiency.
- Participate in the management of audits, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
Key skills
- High analytical capacity and complex problem-solving skills.
- Solid financial and management control knowledge.
- Strategic vision and business orientation.
- Ability to optimize processes and promote improvements.
- Communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
- Organizational skills, autonomy, and results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to build trust and work collaboratively.
Hiring process
CV registration
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.
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.
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
Market-leading automotive company in conventional, four-wheel, and electrified traction solutions and systems. With a comprehensive global presence, they design, develop, manufacture, and integrate a wide range of transmission technologies for more than 90% of the world's automakers.