Jr. Controller, Europe & Spain BU (temp. contract)

Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.

About the client:

Our client is an international food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operating in 7 European countries and offering 21 iconic local brands. 

Job description:

We are looking for a Temporary Controller based in Barcelona to support the Finance team across Europe and the Spain Business Unit. The role combines financial analysis, reporting and business partnering to support business decisions in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support monthly closing, budgeting and forecasting processes for Europe and Spain.

• Consolidate and analyse financial information across countries.

• Analyse performance against budget, forecast and prior year, identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities.

• Provide financial support and insights to Spain BU stakeholders.

• Prepare management reports, financial analyses and business cases.

• Support the improvement of controlling and reporting processes.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• At least 1-2 years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering and/or Audit.

• Advanced Excel skills and good command of PowerPoint.

• Fluent English and Spanish.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a business-oriented mindset.

• Proactive and organised, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

• Desirable: Experience in a multinational environment and familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools.

Note: Temporary position with a start date as soon as possible and an initial contract until May 30, 2027, with the possibility of an extension up to a maximum total duration of 9 months.