Business Owner Controlling Digital

SEAT S.A. is the only company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets cars in Spain. Integrated into the Volkswagen Group, the multinational, with headquarters in Martorell (Barcelona). SEAT S.A. already offers the latest technology in connectivity in its vehicle range and is immersed in a global digitalization process to drive the mobility of the future.

"Inspire, Dare, Succeed, Team up", are the 4 values that guide us in our day-to-day and in our relationships with our colleagues and stakeholders, they represent the essence of our culture and are our DNA.

At SEAT, we work with autonomy, we live honesty and we challenge the status quo with courage. We challenge ourselves continuously because we believe we can achieve anything, we experiment and we learn from mistakes when we get it wrong. We offer support and ask for help when needed and, together, we share and celebrate successes.

We are looking for someone to lead the evolution of controlling towards a data-driven model through digital technologies, automation, and advanced analytics, connecting business, finance, and IT to improve decision-making and the efficiency of financial processes. To this end, their main responsibilities will be:

• To be part of the Digital Controlling team, actively contributing to the digital transformation and improvement of the company's financial planning processes (Budget, Forecast, Planning Rounds), ensuring the quality, traceability, and availability of financial information for strategic decision-making.
• To provide support in coordinating the digital activities of the Controlling area, acting as a liaison between business areas and IT/digitalization teams, and driving the continuous improvement of financial processes through the use of new technologies and digital tools.
• To provide support in coordinating with Data Masters and the various Controlling areas, promoting synergies and cross-functional data governance.
• To identify and promote use cases for Data & AI (predictive models, AI agents, RPA) that add value to financial processes.
• To develop financial simulation models and sensitivity analyses, ensuring data traceability and governance in Budget, Forecast, and Planning Rounds.
• To create dashboards and executive reports for Management and governing bodies (SteerCo, Digital Finance Board).
• To drive continuous improvement through digitalization, elimination of manual tasks, and reduction of controlling technical debt.

II. Requirements / Education (languages, experience, knowledge)

• Consolidated experience (2 to 5 years) in Controlling, FP&A, Finance, Digital Finance, transformation project management, or digitalization initiatives applied to the financial field.
• Participation in projects related to the following will be especially valued:
• Digital transformation and continuous improvement of financial processes.
• Implementation, evolution, or integration of financial and planning systems.
• Business Intelligence, data governance, and advanced financial analytics.
• Process automation using digital tools and Artificial Intelligence solutions.
• Development of financial models, simulations, and decision support.
• Coordination of cross-functional initiatives between financial areas, business, and IT.
• Application of Agile/Scrum methodologies, SAFe, or other product management and digital transformation frameworks. Previous experience as a Product Owner, Business Owner, or in similar roles will be valued.
• Likewise, a solid understanding of the main corporate financial processes (management control, financial accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and key corporate taxation concepts) is required, as well as the ability to interpret financial statements and understand their impact on business decision-making.
• Having acquired experience or exposure to different areas of Finance (Controlling, Accounting, Treasury, Tax & Customs, Reporting, or Financial Transformation) will be highly valued, as well as
• having participated in international environments, cross-functional projects, or multidisciplinary teams.
• A cross-functional contribution within Finance is expected, collaborating with areas such as Controlling, Accounting, Treasury and Tax & Customs, participating in cross-departmental projects and developing an end-to-end vision of the financial function, with the ability to adapt to different processes and regulatory environments.

• Digital mindset and orientation towards innovation, automation, and the continuous improvement of financial processes.
• Ability to identify opportunities for simplification, digitalization, and value generation through the use of technology and data.
• Experience with digital and financial tools such as SAP FI/CO, Advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot), Power BI, Power Automate, Oracle EPM/Hyperion, Collibra, Jira/Confluence, or other analytics, planning, data governance, and automation solutions.
• Ability to transform data into relevant business information and promote data-driven decision-making.
• Interest in new technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and the evolution of financial processes.

• Continuous learning mindset and growth attitude, with an interest in expanding knowledge and developing across different areas of Finance (Controlling, Accounting, Treasury, Tax & Customs, or Financial Transformation).
• Analytical thinking and strategic vision, with the ability to understand the financial impact of decisions and connect different functional and business areas.
• Ability to influence and manage stakeholders, presenting and communicating complex information clearly and in a structured manner to facilitate decision-making at different levels of the organization.
• Cross-functional leadership and change management skills, promoting transformation initiatives and generating alignment among different areas and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and business orientation, performing effectively in dynamic, digital, and international environments.
• Interpersonal and data communication skills, collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams, managing ambiguity with resilience and curiosity/agile learning, and using data storytelling to translate complex analyses into clear and actionable messages.