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Senior Business Controller

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Salary: €55,000 - €65,000 a year
About €3,210 - €3,720 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: 5+ 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, Finance or similar.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Controller.
Solid knowledge of Spanish accounting standards and IFRS.
High level of English (C1), essential for working in an international environment.
Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is valued.
Analytical, proactive profile, and detail-oriented.

Nice to have

Previous experience in a Big4 firm is valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary range €55,000 - €65,000 + bonus + Social benefits.
The final offer will depend on the candidate's demonstrated value throughout the selection process.
Career and professional development opportunities
Job location: Madrid (north area)
Work format: Hybrid with flexible hours

The role

An important company in the service sector is looking for a Senior Business Controller based in Madrid (north area). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial positions. A very high level of English is essential. Previous experience in Big4 is valued. Advanced Excel skills and SAP knowledge are essential. Hybrid work format (flexible hours).

High level of English.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Controller positions.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Management Control Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following functions;

1. Financial control and reporting

Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closings.
Guarantee the reliability of financial information.
Prepare financial reports for management and stakeholders.
Analyze deviations between results, budget, and forecast.

2. Planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting process.
Prepare medium and long-term financial forecasts (cash flows).
Ensure consistency between strategic objectives and financial planning.

3. Business analysis and decision support

Analyze profitability by business, client, or product.
Evaluate investments (CAPEX), projects, and expansion plans.
Prepare business cases and financial models.
Act as a business partner to management and other areas.

4. Cost control and efficiency

Design and supervise cost control systems.
Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
Define financial and operational KPIs.
Drive continuous process improvement.

5. Compliance and internal control

Ensure regulatory compliance (accounting, tax, internal).
Coordinate internal and external audits.
Improve and maintain internal control systems.
Manage financial risks.

6. Team management and coordination

Coordinate with accounting, tax, treasury, and other areas.
Collaborate in the development of controlling/finance teams.
Establish financial standards and best practices.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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
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Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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Support continues after the contract is signed.
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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.