Business Controller - Coffee

ETG is a diversified multinational trading company with presence in 44 countries, more than 7,000 employees, and trading more than 80 different commodities. Established in Spain for its commodities vertical (Grains & Coffee), the company is growing quickly, with an entrepreneurial spirit but backed by a big international corporation. ETG is currently looking for a Business Controller. This is a full-time role based in Madrid (Pozuelo de Alarcón) and will support and report directly to the CFO for the Global Coffee Platform.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for trading position. Able to handle physical long and short books.
• Responsible for daily trading P&L.
• Bridge Global Trading – Operations - Finance.
• Liase with origin/destination desks, execution, and trade finance to elaborate a daily P&L.
• Understanding the business and supporting the financial manager with periodic reports (monthly, weekly, daily).
• Ad-hoc reporting.
• Support financial team with month-end closings.

Required Skills

• Educated to degree level in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or any other related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in Trading, Controlling, or a similar position.
• Previous experience in agro-commodities, preferably coffee, but not mandatory.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are mandatory.
• Able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail are assets.
• Active listening, empathy, and high communication skills are key to understanding the business.
• Proactivity and analytical profile are highly valued skills for continuing to grow within the company.
• Availability to travel.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

General Business and Finance

Food and Beverage Services, International Trade and Development, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing