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Payflow is Hiring : Financial Controller (Spain)
Location : Madrid or Barcelona (no remote — we care about building a strong culture)
Languages : Native or fluent Spanish required; advanced English is a plus
Why Join Payflow?
The 21st century is all about on-demand. In just seconds, you can :
* Book an Uber
* Stream your favorite show
Now, you can access your salary the same way.
At Payflow, we’re redefining employee financial wellness by letting workers access their earned wages instantly — no more waiting until payday.
We’ve raised €40M in capital (€16M in equity and €24M in debt), and we're operating in Spain, Portugal, Colombia, and Peru — with ambitions to scale 100x further, expand into new geographies, and launch new products for frontline and blue-collar workers.
Is it challenging? Yes. Are we all in? To the moon and beyond. Want to be part of something meaningful? Join us.
What Will You Do as a Financial Controller?
You’ll join a high-performing international team (15+ nationalities) and report directly to our CFO, who reports directly to the founders — giving you high visibility and direct impact.
Key Responsibilities :
* Manage daily cash flows, ensuring liquidity and optimizing operations
* Optimize our €20M+ credit line with BBVA, e.g., by increasing eligibility rate of salary advances
* Ensure data consistency across all platforms (accounting, conciliation, PSPs, etc.)
* Own and maintain Management Accounts, ensuring alignment with Statutory Accounts and internal metrics
* Verify and align Financial Statements with external advisory firms
* Handle transfer pricing across all Payflow Group entities
* Support financial audits and due diligence
* Propose and implement tax / fiscal efficiency initiatives
* Drive cost-saving strategies aligned with finance team goals
What Do We Offer?
* Full-time contract with €40,000 / year salary
* Unlimited use of Payflow & Flexflow benefits
* Payflow Coins ’ to choose your own perks (e.g. Alan, Amazon, Urban Sports Club, Cooltra, LinkedIn Premium, Superhuman, etc.)
* 3 annual off-site retreats to recharge and celebrate success
* Frequent teambuilding events : sports, breakfasts, beers, etc.
* Be part of a Y Combinator (YC S21) startup — one of the first 5 in Spain to achieve this
* Fast company growth = fast career development with a clear Career Plan from Day 1
What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for someone smart, driven, and ambitious, who is excited to help us grow and tackle challenges.
Must-Haves :
* 5+ years as a Financial Controller, auditor, or similar accounting role
* Detail-oriented and well-structured
* Deep understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation
* Experience with multi-currency consolidation and audits
* Familiarity with Holded is a plus
The Interview Process
* Coffee Chat (20 mins)
* Javier Iglesias, CFO – Excel and numerical aptitude
* Avinash Sukhwani, Co-founder – Motivation, culture fit, and alignment with values
Pro Interview Tip : Know Our Values (TIPS)
At Payflow, our core values spell out TIPS :
* Try : Say yes before no
* Improve : Never settle
* Push : Work hard but smart
* Smile : Good vibes only
We’re building a team around these values — and we want you to live them too.
Learn More
Visit our website and follow us on social media to get a feel for our culture and mission. We’re excited to meet you!
Seniority level
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