Cost Controller

Meins; Valladolid; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Advanced financial tools

Remote team culture

Career advancement

Job summary

Meins, a rapidly growing international e-commerce company, seeks an experienced Financial Controller with a cost-focus to join their fully remote finance team. The role centers on cost management, reporting, and profitability across regions.

You will analyze cost structures, develop budgeting models, implement controls, and support audits. The remote role offers flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities to influence strategic cost decisions in a dynamic, tech-driven business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years in financial controlling, cost accounting, or management accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing or e-commerce environment.
• ERP expertise (SAP or Oracle) and advanced Excel.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Authorized to work remotely within Spain.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Analyze manufacturing, operating, and admin costs.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports with variance explanations.
• Collaborate with managers to set budgets and forecasts.
• Implement internal controls to protect assets.
• Build financial models for new projects evaluating cost-benefit.
• Evaluate profitability of products/services/projects and identify savings.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Support audits with cost data and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost management processes.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Spanish/English

Remote work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About the Role Our client, a rapidly growing international e-commerce company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller Financiero con Enfoque en Costos to join their fully remote finance department. This role is critical for enhancing cost management strategies, optimizing financial reporting, and ensuring the profitability of operations across different regions. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing complex cost structures, developing budgeting and forecasting models, and implementing robust internal controls. This position offers the unique advantage of working entirely remotely, providing flexibility and autonomy to the right professional. We are committed to building a distributed team of top talent, and this role is integral to our financial planning and analysis capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to shape cost management practices in a dynamic, digitally-focused business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Analyze manufacturing, operational, and administrative costs, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, focusing on cost analysis and variance explanations.
• Collaborate with department managers to establish budgets and forecasts, providing guidance on cost control measures.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of financial models for new projects and investments, evaluating cost-benefit scenarios.
• Evaluate the financial performance of products, services, and projects, recommending cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate cost-related data and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems related to cost management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA) is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial controlling, cost accounting, or management accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or e-commerce environment.
• Proven expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• Must be authorized to work remotely within Spain.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a growing international company.
• Access to advanced financial tools and technologies.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.
• Potential for career advancement into higher management positions.