Do you feel like starting a new challenge?
If you are motivated to work in an expanding company within a stimulating work environment, we would love to meet you!
Asecco South Eastern Europe Group is looking for a Financial Controller to join the Controlling team in Alicante! This is a brand-new position, so you will have the opportunity to make an impact and develop your own ideas.
Candidate Profile & Role Requirements
* Experience in a Financial Controller (or similar finance business partner) role within a complex, preferably group-structured organization.
* Ability to operate effectively within matrix and cross-functional environments.
* Experience supporting a specific business area (e.g. Payments, Banking, Sales) as a finance partner.
Scope of duties
* Act as a finance business partner and subject-matter expert for a dedicated business area.
* Support the budgeting and forecasting processes (the role is not responsible for entering budgets/forecasts into the system, but for providing analytical support and business insight).
* Prepare financial analyses and insights to support business decision-making and the budget/forecast preparation process.
* Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and proactively recommend actions.
* Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and Group Finance structures.
Key Competencies
* Strong analytical skills and genuine willingness to deep-dive into data to understand underlying drivers.
* High level of ownership and ability to work independently in a standalone role.
* Proactive attitude, initiative, and problem-solving mindset.
* Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights.
* Strong communication skills and confidence in partnering with senior stakeholders.
This is a self-reliant position requiring individuals who are curious, data-driven, and motivated to truly understand the business they support, while actively contributing as a trusted finance partner.
Responsibilities:
* Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process
* Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast)
* Analyze profitability by business dimensions
* Prepare ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams
* Ensure financial processes comply with internal policies
* Enhance accuracy and efficiency of financial analysis
Education:
* Master's degree in Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Languages:
* English – Advanced level, allowing fluent communication, making presentations, and preparing complex written statements and documents related to the role.
* Spanish - Advanced level
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
* Relevant experience (min 3 years) in Finance or Controlling (ideally in a multinational environment).
* Knowledge of planning, budgeting, and cost control principles; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
* Understanding of complex reporting structures, financial and accounting principles, budgeting, and analysis.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Knowledge of CCH Tagetik will be a strong advantage.
* Ability to understand the business substance, curiosity, creativity, out-of-the-box mentality, team spirit, and a proactive attitude.