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Hybrid in Boadilla del Monte·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 26 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Boadilla del Monte
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Life insurance, gym access







Visa options
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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience performing a similar role, with focus in accounting (Required).
- ADE/Económicas o Grado equivalente (Required).
- Fluent in English and Spanish written and speaking (Required).
- Strong IFRS and PGC technical accounting experience (Required).
- Highly analytical and numerate. Ability to understand P&L and financial balance sheets (Required).
Nice to have
- Experience as an external auditor is a plus (Preferred).
- Good Excel skills and the ability to analyze and interpret financial and numerical data (Preferred).
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Your contribution matters, and it's recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.
- We're enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
- Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models-some days remote, some days onsite with your team-along with flexible hours.
- Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
- Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
- Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
- Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
- We know family is everything. That's why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
- Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
- Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that's only the beginning-we'll tell you more when you join!
We're here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.
The role
Accounting & Control Sr. AnalystCountry: Spain
What you'll do
- Prepare and coordinate accounting month-ends of the entities within the scope, it includes to review deeply all the month end figures to ensure liaison with other departments, Gesban and finance teams in other countries within SAM Group to ensure month-end are prepared on time and with the correct information.
- Report accounting information to different stakeholders. Produce, control and analyze monthly management reporting. Accounting and management information, travel and liquidity reports, among others.
- Prepare annual budgeting and business plan processes for the entities within the scope. Monitor and analysis the deviations. Additionally, the candidate will be involved from a Global point of view reviewing and coordinating budgets and business plans of the different countries within SAM Group; and also analyzing and providing inputs to the countries related with Global Projects.
- Prepare annual statutory accounts and annual impairment tests for several legal entities within SAM, including liaison with Gesban, external audit and external valuator
- Collaborate with Third Party Risk Management function and procurement to ensure compliance with the TPRM model
- Prepare and coordinate liquidity requirements for SAM Group which include, among others, quarterly liquidity consolidation and reporting to Group forums, dividend plan for SAM Group, updates to Board.
- Analyze accounting implications of new projects and initiatives being proposed in coordination with Gesban and the external auditor. Or any accounting input that is required at SAM Group level
- Global market share analysis, receiving inputs from countries and analyzing them and preparing reporting information for the different stakeholders.
- Prepare capital contribution for SAM Group during the budget and business plan process. Prepare reports for the different stakeholders. Monitor and analysis the deviations during the year.
- Collaborate and prepare ESG reporting for SAM Group.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
Santander Asset Management is looking for an Accounting & Control Sr. Analyst based out of Boadilla.
As an Accounting & Control Sr. Analyst you will be part of the Global Finance & Strategy team in Santander Asset Management performing multiple tasks which mainly involve statutory controlling and reporting, budgeting, cost and liquidity analysis and liaison with external and internal auditors.
We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.
The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Soft Skills
- Detail oriented and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven capacity and ability to identify, assess, and propose strategic financial solutions, evaluating economic impact, associated risks, and long-term sustainability, in order to support optimal decision-making and ensure alignment with the company's objectives and priorities.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
Hiring process
Application
CV screening · With recruitment team
Phone call
With People & Culture team · Phone call · 20 min
A short call about your motivation and the details of the role.
Interviews
Virtual or in-person conversations about your experience, expectations and the value you could bring.
Background check
Offer
- Santander suggests exploring the company on its website and LinkedIn before applying.
- The Spanish version of the page lists the same eight steps.
About Santander
Banco Santander is a global financial services group headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, Spain, and one of the largest banks in the eurozone by market value. It operates across retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking (through its CIB division, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking), with a strong focus on digital transformation and fintech innovation. The group serves over 160 million customers worldwide and employs more than 200,000 people, with a significant technology and operations hub in Spain.
In Spain, Santander is a dominant financial institution and a major employer of tech, data, and business talent, with its main technology and operations center in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid area) and additional offices in cities like Barcelona and Santander. The company is actively investing in AI, cybersecurity, and digital product development, making it a relevant destination for international professionals seeking roles in banking, engineering, and data. Its global scale and English-friendly corporate environment, especially in CIB and technology teams, offer strong opportunities for relocators.
- Industry
- Banking and Fintech
- Founded
- 1857
- Employees
- 100,000–500,000
- Headquarters
- Boadilla del Monte, Spain
- In Spain
- Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Santander is headquartered in Boadilla del Monte, near Madrid, and offers a large, international work environment with English commonly used in tech and CIB roles.
- The company has a strong commitment to digital transformation, with significant investment in AI, cybersecurity, and data engineering, creating opportunities for tech professionals.
- Santander provides relocation support and has a diverse workforce, with employees from many nationalities, especially in its technology and operations centers.
- The bank's global presence means opportunities for international mobility and career growth across its many subsidiaries.
- Working at Santander in Spain offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.
In their own words
About the company & team
Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible.
This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.
Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
The Wealth Management & Insurance division covers three businesses in all Santander Group countries: Insurance, Asset Management and Private Banking. We work to provide the best solutions to our clients in these three businesses in the 9 countries where we are present.
Additional information
Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.







