Senior Financial Controller
Sant Joan Despí (BCN), ES
We are seeking a Senior Financial Controller to support the financial performance and decision-making of our Spanish entity. Acting as a key business partner to management, this role combines financial analysis, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive profitable growth and operational excellence.
We are looking for a proactive and analytical professional who takes ownership, challenges the status quo and translates financial insights into actionable recommendations.
Your Responsibilities
1. Business Partnering & Performance Management
-
Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to local management
-
Drive performance improvement initiatives and support strategic decision-making
-
Monitor and improve working capital performance and cash flow drivers
-
Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations and other functions to identify and implement corrective actions
2. Financial Analysis, Reporting & Planning
-
Prepare financial and operational reports for local management and HQ, including variance analysis and recommendations
-
Monitor KPIs, identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights
-
Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and business planning activities
-
Enhance reporting efficiency through automation and analytics tools
3. Process Improvement & Project Support
-
Drive process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and financial performance
-
Support financial governance of projects, budgets and profitability analyses
-
Identify opportunities for automation, standardization and simplification of finance processes
-
Contribute to cross-functional projects impacting business performance
Your Profile
-
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
-
6-10 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Business Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering
-
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into business recommendations
-
Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI and SAP is highly desirable
-
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
-
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
-
Proactive, results-oriented and able to work independently
What’s great about working with us
-
Culture and diversity: Join a people-oriented environment with diverse nationalities, strong team spirit, and flat hierarchies where everyone speaks to everyone. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly
-
Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe
-
Career Development: Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs
-
Social Benefits: flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc.
-
Own Canteen: Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service, choose from a wide range of menus, salad desk, and sandwich options, all at affordable prices!
-
Work-Life Balance: Rotation-based shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage, with flexibility. Shift schedules are designed to maintain work-life balance while supporting operational needs.
-
Location: Sant Joan Despí. Easily accessible by public transport
Privacy Notice
The personal data you provide will be processed to manage your application in accordance with the GDPR and our Privacy Policy, available at Data Privacy | G+D.
$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.
$$ HR Team Spain $$ seleccion.gdi@gi-de.com $$ $$ $$ https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=gieseckede&career_job_req_id=27895&career_ns=job_application