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Experienced Finance Controller - Iberia

On-site in Barcelona·Added 7 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Puig

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Business Controlling or similar finance roles.
  • Proven experience acting as a finance business partner to senior stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of full P&L dynamics, including revenue, gross margin, A&P and fixed cost structures.
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning within a multi-market or matrix organization.
  • Experience collaborating with shared service centers and regional/global finance teams.
  • Strong analytical and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.
  • Strong business partnering capabilities and confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent understanding of P&L dynamics, revenue drivers, margin structure and fixed cost discipline.
  • Ability to balance growth ambitions with financial rigor and governance.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial topics for non-finance stakeholders.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrix and cross-functional environment.
  • Proactive, structured and solution-oriented, with a forward-looking approach to risks and opportunities.
  • Strong ownership mentality, sound business judgment and high integrity.
  • Interest in digitalization, automation and the use of new technologies in Finance.

Nice to have

  • Experience in FMCG, beauty, retail or other brand-driven environments is a strong advantage.

Languages

  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • An entrepreneurial, creative, and welcoming work culture
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • An international company with many professional growth opportunities
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package

The role

The Experienced Finance Controller - Iberia acts as a key strategic finance business partner to the Iberia organization, ensuring strong financial steering, transparency and performance discipline across the full P&L.

The role owns financial planning, forecasting and performance follow-up, partnering closely with Commercial, Retail, Marketing and HR to support business decisions and challenge performance. By translating financial insights into actionable recommendations, the Experienced Finance Controller contributes to sustainable growth, margin protection, disciplined investment and cost management.

What you'll do

  • Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long-range planning processes.
  • Provide structured analytical insights across the full P&L, including Net Revenue, Gross Profit, A&P and Fixed Costs.
  • Own monthly performance reviews and prepare clear variance analyses versus budget, forecast and prior year.
  • Identify financial trends, risks and opportunities and proactively support mitigation or acceleration plans.
  • Partner with functional cost owners to ensure transparency, financial discipline and forward-looking cost steering.
  • Act as a key finance partner to Commercial, Retail, Marketing and HR teams, constructively challenging business assumptions and supporting decision-making.
  • Support strategic decisions on pricing, promotions, commercial investments and resource allocation.
  • Provide financial evaluation of go-to-market initiatives, brand investments and other key business opportunities.
  • Translate complex financial information into clear insights and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
  • Balance growth opportunities with profitability, cash discipline and appropriate financial governance.
  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end close in line with corporate accounting standards and IFRS.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory, tax and corporate requirements.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes.
  • Act as a key finance interface with regional and global finance teams and shared service centers.
  • Ensure high standards of data quality, accuracy and financial reporting.
  • Drive finance process standardization and continuous improvement across the Iberia organization.
  • Lead automation, reporting improvements and digital finance initiatives to increase efficiency and analytical capabilities.
  • Collaborate with shared service centers to optimize transactional finance flows and service quality.

About Puig

Puig is a global fashion and fragrance conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The company operates across three core business areas: Beauty & Fashion (brands like Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Paco Rabanne), Fragrance, and a growing portfolio of licensed and owned brands. With a presence in over 150 countries and a workforce of thousands, Puig is one of the largest players in the prestige beauty and fragrance industry worldwide.

Puig has a significant and strategic presence in Spain, with its global headquarters in Barcelona and additional offices in Madrid. The company is a major employer of international talent in Spain, offering graduate programs, finance, IT, marketing, and supply chain roles. For international professionals, Puig offers a multicultural, English-friendly work environment within a Spanish-rooted, family-owned company, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a career in the heart of the Spanish fashion and beauty ecosystem.

Industry
Luxury
Founded
1914
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid
Website
puig.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Global HQ in Barcelona means many roles are based in Spain, offering a direct route for international hires to relocate to Spain.
  • The working language in many teams is English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Puig owns and manages global luxury brands, offering international career mobility within the group.
  • The company has a structured graduate program (e.g., HR, Media, Finance) that sponsors visas and relocation support.
  • Spain's tech and creative sectors are growing, and Puig's Barcelona HQ is a hub for digital, data, and media roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Puig is a Home of Love Brands within a family company that promotes well-being, trust, and self-expression while leaving a better world. For over a century, our entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creativity have made us a benchmark in the premium beauty industry.

With 17 Love Brands in Fragrances and Fashion, Makeup, and Skincare, we create stories that connect with people's emotions and have a global team of over 13,000 professionals. With products sold in more than 150 countries and net revenues of 5,042 million euros in 2025, and guided by strong values and a commitment to sustainability, Puig continues to grow as a Home of Creativity: an open space where Creators Of All Kinds are empowered to thrive, innovate, and express who they are.

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Location

Puig · Barcelona

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