We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our Finance team in an international startup environment. The role combines hands‑on execution with structured financial analysis and will support the business through controlling, reporting, budgeting/forecasting, variance analysis, and continuous improvements in how financial information is structured and presented. The position reports to the Finance Manager and works closely with key stakeholders across the organization.
Budgeting & forecasting support
* Support the annual budget process and periodic forecast updates.
Month‑end close support & coordination
* Support month‑end activities by validating data, allocations (cost centers/projects), and consistency across reporting outputs.
* Coordinate inputs and ensure outsourced accounting outputs are coherent and aligned with internal reporting needs, timelines, and standards.
Monthly controlling & management reporting
* Prepare periodic management reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow (indirect method), KPIs, cost tracking), ensuring accuracy and consistency and provide relevant financial information and reporting outputs to stakeholders as needed.
Variance analysis & insights
* Analyze deviations vs budget/forecast/prior periods, identify drivers, and translate movements into business‑oriented commentary.
* Build ad-hoc analyses to support decision‑making.
Cash awareness
* Provide cash‑related decision support by producing ad hoc cash updates and targeted reporting when required.
* Review accounting outputs to ensure completeness, accuracy, and correct classification.
* Participate in external audits and due diligence by preparing supporting documentation, schedules, and reconciliations; ensure information is structured and quickly retrievable.
Process improvement
* Improve reporting models and workflows: structure, version control, documentation, and automation where possible while maintaining auditability.
* 2-3 years of experience in controlling, FP&A, audit, financial analysis.
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Financial Excel skills with an emphasis on logic and robustness: ability to build and maintain structured models that produce reliable outputs (i.e., “thinking in Excel” and translating business questions into workable models).
* Comfortable with core formulas and tools (e.g., logical formulas, basic math/statistics, lookups, pivot tables, data cleaning).
* Strong analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and ability to explain financial movements clearly.
* Organized and structured approach to work; strong ownership of deadlines and deliverables.
* Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
* Master’s degree in Finance or similar.
* Exposure to accounting tools/ERP and reporting tools (e.g., Odoo, Sage, SAP, Power BI, etc.).
What you can expect
* High exposure to business performance and decision‑making.
* A role with clear learning and growth opportunities across controlling and financial analysis.
* The chance to build strong finance foundations (reporting, models, processes) in a fast‑moving international startup.
* 💳 Cobee flexible compensation (transportation, meals, and childcare support)
* ⏰ Flexible working hours
You will:
🚀 Get the opportunity to build something amazing and unique, something that hasn't been done before
🌍 Work on ground‑breaking projects and possibly solve massive challenges on a global scale
💻 Be at the intersection of research and industry, where biggest innovations happen
🎯 Make an enormous impact in a dynamic scale‑up rather than being a small cog in a big machine
💫 Work with super smart, knowledgeable and yet, very friendly people in Barcelona, one of the best cities in the world (picture a lot of sun, amazing food and friendly locals)
😊 Get to be part of a start‑up where growth on a company and individual level is the default
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Qilimanjaro, inclusion and equal opportunities are part of our people‑centric value. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, learn, and belong.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):
DATA CONTROLLER: QILIMANJARO QUANTUM TECH S.L., B67429670, Carrer de Veneçuela, 74, 08019 Barcelona (BARCELONA), Data Protection Officer: qilimanjaro@delegado-datos.com. PURPOSES: Participation in recruitment processes and reference verification. LEGAL BASIS: Implementation of pre‑contractual measures. DISCLOSURES: None are anticipated. DATA RETENTION: For the duration of the selection process. RIGHTS: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and data portability with the data controller. In case of any disputes, you may contact the AEPD (www.aepd.es).
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