Controller Junior and Data Analyst

Centre for Genomic Regulation; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona is seeking a Controller Junior & Data Analyst in the Finance Department to drive data‑driven finance, build financial dashboards with Power BI, and support budgeting and reporting for research projects.

Ideal candidates have ~3 years in finance/data analysis, strong Excel and Power BI, and an interest in automation and process improvement; CRG offers a stimulating environment and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of experience in finance, controlling, data analysis, or related field.
• Experience with Power BI and advanced Excel
• Support budget monitoring, financial execution and analytical reporting for research projects
• Interest in data, automation, continuous improvement and process standardisation
• Ability to work across teams and contribute to cross-functional Finance initiatives
• Experience with ERP systems or participation in ERP implementation, testing, validation or user adoption
• Experience with process automation tools, including Power Platform, Excel-based automation or similar digital tools
• Experience setting up projects and keeping funds and grants accounting records updated in an ERP environment

Skills

Finance data analysis

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Process automation interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering

Master's in Data Analysis (asset)

Tools

ERP systems

Power Platform

Excel-based automation

Job description

Controller Junior and Data Analyst

Controller Junior and Data Analyst

The Institute

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

The Controller Junior & Data Analyst plays a key role within the Finance Department, supporting the evolution towards a data-driven, efficient and strategically oriented finance function. Reporting to the Head of Controlling & Post-Award, the role combines financial analysis, business intelligence, process automation and digital transformation, with a strong cross-functional impact across Finance. The position acts as a key enabler of the department’s transformation agenda, contributing to improved decision-making, operational efficiency and data quality.

About the Finance Department

The role is integrated within the Finance Department and works closely with Controlling, Accounting and Procurement to ensure consistency of financial data across teams. The position contributes to strategic initiatives requiring structured analysis, promotes a data-driven culture within Finance and supports the alignment of digital tools with business needs.

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have

• You have approximately 3 years of experience in finance, controlling, data analysis, or a related field, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and competencies. Experience in a research institute environment and hands-on experience with ERP systems will be considered an asset
• You have experience with Power BI and advanced Excel
• You are able to support budget monitoring, financial execution and analytical reporting for research projects
• You have an interest in data, automation, continuous improvement and process standardisation
• You are able to work across teams and contribute to cross-functional Finance initiatives

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have

• Experience with ERP systems or participation in ERP implementation, testing, validation or user adoption
• Experience with process automation tools, including Power Platform, Excel-based automation or similar digital tools
• Experience setting up projects and keeping funds and grants accounting records updated in an ERP environment

Education and training

• You hold a degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or a similar field
• A master's in Data Analysis or a related area will be considered an asset

Languages

• You are fluent in Spanish and/or Catalan
• You have an advanced level of English

Technical skills

• You have advanced Excel and Power BI skills
• You are able to design and maintain financial dashboards and monitor financial and operational KPIs
• You have knowledge of data quality, data consistency and basic data governance principles
• You have an interest in digital tools, automation and business intelligence applied to finance processes

Competences

• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Structured, reliable and quality-oriented working style
• Ability to collaborate with different Finance teams and stakeholders
• Motivation to learn and contribute to Finance digital transformation
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency

The Offer – Working Conditions

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: As soon as possible

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section .

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Deadline: Please submit your application by November 17, 2026.

Suggestions: The CRG believes in ongoing improvement and promotes a culture of feedback. This is one of the reasons we have in place, at your disposal as a candidate, a mechanism to gather your suggestions/complaints concerning your candidate experience in our recruitment processes. Your feedback really matters to us in our aim at creating a positive candidate journey. You can make a difference and help us improve by letting us know your suggestions through the following form .