Role Overview
Role: FP&A; Controller – Business Partnering & Financial Planning
Contract Type: Permanent
Work model: hybrid
Location: Barcelona
Are you passionate about financial planning, analysis and driving business impact through data? Vicens Vives, part of Sanoma Learning, is looking for an FP&A Controller to join its Finance team in Barcelona. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in financial planning, reporting and business partnering, working closely with both local and group stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
* Lead financial analysis, including P&L, KPIs and variance analysis vs. budget and forecast.
* Support budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
* Deliver accurate and timely reporting to local management and Group Finance.
* Monitor business performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
* Partner with stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable insights.
* Contribute to business decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.
* Ensure data consistency, reconciliation and reporting quality.
* Drive improvements in financial processes, reporting and data accessibility.
What we’re looking for
* 4–6 years of experience in FP&A, Controlling or similar roles.
* Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
* Advanced Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI, SAC, etc.).
* Experience in multinational or group reporting environments is a plus.
* SAP knowledge (Business One is a plus).
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Hands‑on, proactive and business‑oriented mindset.
* Fluent English (mandatory), both written and spoken.
Nice to have
* Big4 background (Audit / Tax).
* Experience with consolidation tools (HFM or similar).
* Master’s degree or MBA.
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