Financial Controller (Finance)

TL;DR

Financial Controller (Finance): Managing monthly closing, budgeting, and forecasting for operational business units with an accent on performance monitoring and strategic decision-making. Focus on conducting detailed cost and variance analyses for the transport sector and partnering with senior business leaders across Europe.

Location: Hybrid in Barcelona, Spain (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Company

Pioneer of online flash sales and key European e-commerce player collaborating with over 7,000 brands.

What you will do

• Manage monthly closing, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the assigned business scope.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Monitor operating expenses and headcount costs across Sales Production activities.
• Partner with senior business leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Perform detailed cost and variance analyses for the Transport perimeter in Southern Europe.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and recommend improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Management Control, or Audit.
• Strong knowledge of financial closing, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Must be based in or able to work in Barcelona, Spain.

Nice to have

• Professional proficiency in French and/or Spanish.
• Experience with SAP or SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience supporting operational business functions like Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, or Transport.
• Experience working in an international or multi-country environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent position within an international Finance organization.
• High business exposure with direct interaction with senior stakeholders across Europe.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.
• International onboarding and occasional business travel across Europe.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organization.

Hiring process

• 30-minute HR Screen with a Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Interview with the Finance Manager.
• Business & Technical Interview with key Finance stakeholders.
• Final interview.