Financial Controller – Automotive Manufacturing | Flexible

Magna International; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller for a fully remote leadership role in Spain. You will oversee all accounting operations, ensure compliance with Spanish GAAP and IFRS, and provide strategic financial insights to senior management.

The position requires strong people leadership and a track record of process improvements. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and audits while leading a distributed accounting team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with a significant portion in a controller or senior accounting management role.
• Proven experience with Spanish GAAP and IFRS.
• Expertise in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a fully remote environment and managing distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Spanish GAAP and IFRS.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Coordinate and support external audits.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.
• Implement and manage financial systems and software.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Our client, a rapidly expanding multinational corporation with a strong operational base in Barcelona , is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join their team. This is a fully remote leadership position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in Spain while overseeing critical financial functions. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounting operations, ensuring financial compliance, driving process improvements, and providing strategic financial insights to senior management. This role is crucial for maintaining financial health and supporting the company's growth trajectory.

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding multinational corporation with a strong operational base in Barcelona , is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join their team. This is a fully remote leadership position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in Spain while overseeing critical financial functions. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounting operations, ensuring financial compliance, driving process improvements, and providing strategic financial insights to senior management. This role is crucial for maintaining financial health and supporting the company's growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Spanish GAAP and IFRS.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Coordinate and support external audits.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.
• Implement and manage financial systems and software.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a significant portion in a controller or senior accounting management role.
• Proven experience with Spanish GAAP and IFRS.
• Expertise in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience working in a fully remote environment and managing distributed teams.