Group Controller. Multinational Company. Bilbao
* Top multinational company located in Bilbao
* Group Controlling Department
Industrial multinational company located in Bilbao.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
* Develop and maintain robust reporting tools and dashboards to track financial performance against KPIs.
* Present financial results and insights to senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
* Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
* Perform detailed variance analyses, comparing actuals to budget, forecast, and prior periods, and explain key drivers.
* Support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and the financial modeling of business initiatives and investment cases.
Data Analysis & Insights:
* Analyze large datasets to uncover operational and financial trends, providing insights to support strategic decisions.
* Challenge existing assumptions, validate data integrity, and ensure consistency in financial reporting.
* Develop recommendations to improve profitability, optimize costs, and enhance overall financial performance.
Process Improvement & Automation:
* Participate in finance transformation projects, focusing on automation, system integration, and process efficiency.
* Identify opportunities for digitalization and implement tools to streamline reporting and FP&A activities.
* Collaborate with IT and process excellence teams to enhance financial systems and analytics capabilities.
Stakeholder Management:
* Act as a business partner to operational leaders, providing financial guidance and support.
* Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and collaboration.
* Contribute to performance discussions and strategic planning.
Minimum Requirements:
* Successfully completed business studies with a focus on finance/controlling (Bachelor preferred).
* 5-year experience in a group controlling department of a multinational company.
* Very good understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting - some IFRS knowledge.
* Proven expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and performance management.
* Experience in process improvement and finance automation projects.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
* Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
* Analytical mindset with the ability to challenge data and assumptions constructively.
* Strategic thinking with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
* Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
* High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
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