Controller, Biopharma Cost Controlling

Grifols, S.A; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

2 days remote working

Job summary

Grifols, S.A. is seeking a Biopharma Cost Controlling Controller to ensure financial analysis, cost control, and reliable reporting across Biopharma operations. You will lead month-end close in SAP, analyze variances, and collaborate with Plant Controllers and management to support decision-making.

The role requires strong technical cost accounting knowledge, excellent English, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with rigor and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Business Administration / Industrial Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in controlling department.
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting and cost accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of finance, budgeting, and cost control principles (e.g. standard costing).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (CAE).
• Strong Excel skills (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, accounting formulas).

Responsibilities

• Provide financial business support to management and analyze actual results vs business plan.
• Be the product costing responsible for Biopharma BU.
• Lead the Actual Costing month-end closing in SAP with validation and reporting.
• Support internal/external audits and maintain SOX compliance.
• Maintain controlling Master Data and participate in corporate improvement projects.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics / Business Administration / Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us be outstanding.

Ensure the financial analysis and control of industrial operations, guaranteeing the proper measurement, monitoring, and optimization of production costs across different production areas; supporting operational teams by providing valuable financial analysis, enabling decision-making, and ensuring the quality of controlling, budgeting, reporting, and compliance processes, with a strong focus on efficiency, profitability, and the reliability of financial information. Within the Biopharma Business Unit we are lookig for a Biopharma Cost Controlling Controller.

What your responsibilities will be

• You will provide financial business support to the company’s management and work closely with the Plant Controllers in order to analyze the actual results and variances compared to the business plan.
• You will be the product costing responsible for Biopharma BU.
• You will be responsible for leading the company’s Actual Costing month-end closing process in SAP, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of results through detailed validation and analysis. You will identify and explain key drivers and variances, challenge unexpected outcomes, and communicate findings through clear and insightful reporting to support business decision-making.

Act as the financial business partner for different ad-hoc business cases & internal stakeholders, providing financial guidance and controlling support to support the best decision making. Support the department during internal and external audits and maintain necessary controls to ensure SOX compliance.

• You will provide accuracy and business understanding of the information for the best decision making of the stakeholders.
• You will participate in corporate projects to improve the business performance (new IT tools, "best practices" projects among the manufacturing plants worldwide, support in new acquisitions).
• You will assist in maintaining the controlling Master Data.
• You will perform assigned tasks using established procedures with sound judgment, evaluation and critical thinking.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Business Administration / Industrial Engineering.
• You bring4+ years of experience in controlling department
• You have knowledge of fundamental accounting and cost accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• You bring knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles (e.g. standard costing).
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language (CAE qualified).
• You have computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• You have strong Excel skills, i.e. knowledge of V-Look Ups, Pivot Tables, basic accounting formulas, etc.
• You have the ability to identify continuous improvement measures.
• You must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
• You are a self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• You have the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
• You have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
• You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.

What we offer

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com .

We look forward to receiving your application!

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h.

Benefits package

• Contract of Employment: Permanent position.
• Flexibility for U Program: 2 days remote working.