1. Academic Background:

* Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance and Accounting, Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Finance, or an equivalent qualification. Postgraduate training or a Master's in Finance, Financial Management, Accounting and Auditing, Business Analytics, or Data Science applied to Finance will be very positively valued.
* Certifications related to project management, data analytics, process automation, or artificial intelligence applied to the financial field will be considered a plus.

2. Experience and Knowledge:

* Consolidated experience (between 3 and 5 years) in Controlling or Finance, economic project management, financial analysis, or Project Controlling environments.
* A solid understanding of the main corporate financial processes (management control, financial accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and main business tax concepts) is required, as well as the ability to interpret financial statements (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) and understand their impact on business decision-making.
* Experience or exposure to different areas of Finance (controlling, financial accounting, reporting, treasury, taxation, or financial transformation), as well as participation in international environments or cross-functional projects, is highly valued.
* A cross-functional contribution within Finance is expected, collaborating with areas such as Controlling, Accounting, Treasury, and Tax & Customs, participating in inter-area projects and developing an end-to-end vision of the financial function, with the ability to adapt to different processes and regulatory environments.

Mindset and Digital Skills:

* Digital mindset and familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools (Copilot, GenAI, or other digital solutions).
* Ability to leverage new technologies and digital tools (Power BI, Power Automate, or other automation solutions) to optimize and digitalize processes, improve efficiency, and support decision-making.
* Ability to transform data into relevant information for decision-making and use data analysis as a lever to generate business value.

Key Competencies:

* Continuous learning and growth mindset, with an interest in expanding knowledge and developing in different areas of Finance (Controlling, Accounting, Treasury, Tax & Customs, or Financial Transformation).
* Openness to change and innovation (ability to explore new technologies, methodologies, and ways of working, constructively questioning the status quo).
* Strategic vision and business orientation (ability to understand the financial impact of business decisions, connect different functional areas, and provide a cross-functional vision that facilitates decision-making and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams).
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation.
* Ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally.

3-Languages:
* Advanced English (minimum B2); German is valued.

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

"Inspire to Dare, To succeed, As a team" are the 4 values that guide us in our daily lives 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, live honesty, and bravely challenge the status quo. We continuously challenge ourselves because we believe we can achieve anything; we experiment and learn from mistakes when we get them wrong. We provide support and ask for help when necessary and, together, we share and celebrate successes.

We are looking to incorporate a person into the R&D Project Controlling team who will contribute to decision-making for strategic Research and Development projects carried out for different companies within the Volkswagen Group. This position represents a unique opportunity to work in an international environment, collaborating with various companies and stakeholders of the Group, and contributing to decisions that will drive some of the most relevant innovation projects in the sector.

Your main responsibilities will be:

* Plan and control R&D projects (by milestones and areas) assigned to you, according to the financial goals set by the company. Manage resource allocation per project and per area (Internal/External).
* Analyze deviations and implement corrective measures to ensure financial goals by mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.
* Prepare short- and long-term planning (PR, Budget, Forecast) for assigned projects, ensuring they are correctly dimensioned (by milestone and area), as well as preparing the profit and loss account, Net Cash Flow, and tracking collections. Identify Risks and Opportunities associated with the project at each planning status.
* Ensure that all projects presented in Gremio have a funding point within the PR or BG. Approve resources within the project control system in accordance with current regulations, ensuring beforehand a correct distribution by area, a reasonable value of requirements, and a reasonable distribution between internal and external resources.
* Ensure the correct allocation of costs in the project control systems according to accounting and tax regulations at each accounting close. Ensure timely invoicing of projects for other VW group companies.
* Analyze and perform milestone tracking of the project regarding deviations between actual and planned data, mitigating risks and realizing opportunities to ensure goals are met.
* Advise the area in decision-making through timely monitoring with project managers.

Requirements

1. Academic Background:

* Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance and Accounting, Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Finance, or an equivalent qualification. Postgraduate training or a Master's in Finance, Financial Management, Accounting and Auditing, Business Analytics, or Data Science applied to Finance will be very positively valued.
* Certifications related to project management, data analytics, process automation, or artificial intelligence applied to the financial field will be considered a plus.

2. Experience and Knowledge:

* Consolidated experience (between 3 and 5 years) in Controlling or Finance, economic project management, financial analysis, or Project Controlling environments.
* A solid understanding of the main corporate financial processes (management control, financial accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and main business tax concepts) is required, as well as the ability to interpret financial statements (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) and understand their impact on business decision-making.
* Experience or exposure to different areas of Finance (controlling, financial accounting, reporting, treasury, taxation, or financial transformation), as well as participation in international environments or cross-functional projects, is highly valued.
* A cross-functional contribution within Finance is expected, collaborating with areas such as Controlling, Accounting, Treasury, and Tax & Customs, participating in inter-area projects and developing an end-to-end vision of the financial function, with the ability to adapt to different processes and regulatory environments.

Mindset and Digital Skills:

* Digital mindset and familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools (Copilot, GenAI, or other digital solutions).
* Ability to leverage new technologies and digital tools (Power BI, Power Automate, or other automation solutions) to optimize and digitalize processes, improve efficiency, and support decision-making.
* Ability to transform data into relevant information for decision-making and use data analysis as a lever to generate business value.

Key Competencies:

* Continuous learning and growth mindset, with an interest in expanding knowledge and developing in different areas of Finance (Controlling, Accounting, Treasury, Tax & Customs, or Financial Transformation).
* Openness to change and innovation (ability to explore new technologies, methodologies, and ways of working, constructively questioning the status quo).
* Strategic vision and business orientation (ability to understand the financial impact of business decisions, connect different functional areas, and provide a cross-functional vision that facilitates decision-making and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams).
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation.
* Ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally.

3-Languages:
* Advanced English (minimum B2); German is valued.

At SEAT, we firmly believe in the power of diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our culture, where every person can be authentically free and freely authentic. We work with passion to create an environment where every voice is heard and valued, ensuring equal opportunities for all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, cultural identity, age, beliefs, or any other diversity.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is a priority that we demand of ourselves every day.