Controlling Manager

Kantox; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Language lessons

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

31 days annual leave

Gym discounts

Restaurant ticket

Unlimited coffee

Job summary

Kantox seeks a Controlling Manager based in Barcelona to lead a small finance team and partner with the CFOO, CCO, and CEO. You will own end-to-end management accounting, P&L forecasting, and cash flow modelling, while driving commercial insights and digitalisation initiatives.

You will collaborate with the Accounting Manager, lead monthly closes, and ensure accurate reporting for strategic decisions. Fluency in English and SaaS experience are important, with a hybrid Barcelona work setup.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, controlling, or related finance roles.
• Proven people management with a track record of team development.
• Strong mastery of management accounting, driver-based forecasting, and SaaS metrics.
• Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and BI tools is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead management accounting, P&L forecasting, and cash flow modelling end to end.
• Oversee monthly close, governance, and internal reporting for CFOO, CCO, and CEO.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager to translate data into actionable insights.
• Drive commercial controlling and revenue projections with sales leadership.
• Lead process automation and digitalisation of controlling workflows.

Skills

Team leadership

FP&A

Cash flow modelling

SaaS metrics

Excel modelling

Power BI

English fluency

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Controlling Manager | Based in Barcelona Kantox runs on numbers that need to be right. As Controlling Manager, you will lead a team of two controllers and act as a key business partner to the CFOO, CCO, and CEO. You will own management accounting and forward-looking financial planning end to end: from P&L forecasting and cash flow modelling to commercial controlling and process digitalization. You will work in tandem with our Accounting Manager, who leads financial accounting, balance sheet control, and actuals. Your focus is everything forward-looking and analytical.

What you will work on

Team Leadership & Governance

Managing, mentoring, and developing two direct reports: a Finance Controller and a Senior Commercial Controller

Serving as the final review gate for internal management reporting, commercial performance reports, and monthly closing packages

Preparing core input materials for the CFOO, CCO, and CEO for Board of Directors presentations and BNP Paribas Group interactions

Management Accounting & Financial Controlling

Leading forward-looking P&L modelling and driver-based forecasting across all revenue and cost lines from top-line down to EBITDA

Partnering with the Accounting Manager to translate balance sheet and cash data into predictive cash flow models, proactively flagging risks and bottlenecks

Reviewing month-end P&L, revenue, cost of sales, and operational expenses, analysing variances vs. budget and translating actuals into actionable insights

Overseeing monthly closing packages, BNP Paribas Group reporting, and regulatory filings to financial authorities including Banco de España and the FCA

Commercial Controlling & Business Partnership

Driving revenue projections for budget cycles and rolling forecasts with sales leadership, alongside the definition of sales and CSM targets

Partnering directly with the CCO to build business cases, evaluate organisational changes, simulate variable retribution schemes, and run stress tests

Supervising the sales commission and bonus calculation process through to final approval

Overseeing the revenue reporting package including waterfalls, commercial KPIs, and core SaaS metrics: CAC, LTV, payback, eMRR, and cohort analyses

Conducting deep-dive analyses into product and customer profitability

Process Optimisation & Digitalization

Leading the continuous optimisation, automation, and digitalization of controlling workflows, moving from manual data gathering to streamlined reporting

Collaborating with Tech and Product to implement automated data pipelines, integrate internal systems, and expand Power BI dashboards

Refining financial policies, internal controls, and budget approval workflows

The setup

You will be based in our Barcelona office in a hybrid model, reporting directly to the CFOO. You will work daily with commercial leadership, the Accounting team, and the Tech and Product functions. This is a senior role with direct influence on executive decision-making and a team of two direct reports to develop.

Who you are

You have deep experience in FP&A or controlling, you are comfortable in the detail and you know how to turn financial data into decisions. You have managed people before and take their development seriously.

Concretely: 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, controlling, or commercial analysis including people management

Strong mastery of management accounting, driver-based P&L forecasting, cash flow modelling, and SaaS metrics

Advanced MS Excel and financial modelling skills

Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and Power BI or similar BI tools is a strong plus

Familiarity with automation tools or AI applications in finance is a strong plus

Knowledge of regulatory reporting including Banco de España is advantageous

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Fluent in English

Prior experience in SaaS, fintech, or tech is a strong plus

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Sponsored learning and development budget
• Free private health insurance
• Free language lessons (Spanish, English and French)
• Flexible working hours and short Fridays
• Hybrid working model (2 office, 3 home)
• 31 days of annual leave
• Gym discounts and free sports activities
• Restaurant Ticket with monthly credit and regular cross-team lunches
• Fresh fruit and unlimited coffee
• Pizza Fridays
• Barcelona office with 360° views of the city

About Kantox

We are a 200-person fintech and a BNP Paribas company, with offices in London and Barcelona. We built a product that handles real financial complexity for clients who depend on it every day. This role sits at the centre of how we plan, measure, and grow.

Kantox is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on merit and welcome applicants regardless of background, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability status.