We are looking for a Senior Controller to join our Global CPO team based in Sant Cugat. This role plays a key role in providing financial leadership and strategic insight across the global Product organization (CPO).
This position partners closely with the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and global Product development teams to drive performance, ensure financial rigor, and support data‑driven decision‑making aligned with Fluidra’s strategic objectives.
The role combines strong analytical capabilities, international financial expertise, and a proactive business‑partnering approach to optimize the efficiency, profitability, and scalability of the Product function globally.
Your Responsibilities
- Act as a financial business partner to the General Product organization, providing guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
- Lead the financial planning and analysis for the CPO area: annual budget, quarterly forecasts, long‑term plan, and monthly reporting.
- Analyze product margins, cost structures, and operational KPIs, identifying opportunities for optimization and supporting pricing and profitability initiatives.
- Partner with Product, R&D;, and Operations teams to evaluate investment cases, product development initiatives, and cost‑to‑serve analyses.
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting for the Product area, consolidating data from multiple business units and geographies.
- Provide regular insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions, linking financial results with business performance.
- Collaborate with Corporate FP&A;, Controlling, and Finance teams to ensure alignment with group‑wide policies, accounting standards (IFRS), and management reporting processes.
- Support transformation and simplification initiatives within the Product organization, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities.
- Participate in cross‑functional projects to strengthen financial governance, process efficiency, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, EPM).
- Prepare presentations and analyses for senior management and executive reviews.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 6–7 years of experience as a Financial Controller, FP&A; Manager, or similar role in a multinational and global context.
- Proven experience supporting corporate or global functional areas (Product, Marketing, R&D;, or Operations).
- Solid understanding of financial reporting, analysis, and consolidation processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP/Reporting systems (SAP, Movex, Cognos, EPM, etc.).
- Deep knowledge of IFRS and group reporting standards.
- Fluency in English (C1–C2 level); Spanish is a plus.
- Experience working in matrix and multicultural environments.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to translate data into business insights.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of partnering with senior stakeholders.
- Proactive and results‑driven, with strong ownership of deliverables.
- Business‑oriented mindset with a focus on value creation.
- Ability to work effectively in a global, cross‑functional environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic contexts.
What We Offer
- Innovative, dynamic, divers and friendly work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in the leading company in its industry.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Hybrid work with 3 days at the office in Sant Cugat (Barcelona).
About Fluidra
Fluidra, a multinational group listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, is the global leader in the pool and wellness industry. Founded in 1969, Fluidra has long‑standing experience in developing innovative products and services in the global residential and commercial pool market. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP®, S.R. Smith®, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‑Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Del® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy‑efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.
Purpose is to turn water into a better world. We take our purpose to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.
Don’t meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
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