Financial Controller / Business Controller

Zotefoams; Anglesola; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OK Company, part of the Zotefoams Group, is seeking a Financial Controller in Spain to partner with manufacturing and operations, translating financial data into actionable improvements. This role goes beyond reporting, directing insight to influence commercial decisions and drive performance across the business.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly close, collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting audits, with a clear path to becoming a trusted finance partner within

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Business Controller, Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Good English communication skills and confidence working within an international business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes.
• Analyse financial performance, identify key business trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support monthly management reporting and year-end activities.
• Partner with operational and manufacturing teams to understand business drivers and improve performance.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, margins and profitability, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and return.
• Challenge assumptions and support decision-making through robust financial insight.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including reporting enhancements, automation and process improvements.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Zotefoams Group on international projects and best practice initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted finance partner to operational leaders.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Dynamics 365

Navision

ERP systems

Job description

OK Company is part of the international Zotefoams Group, a global leader in advanced cellular materials. Across the Group, our products support some of the world's leading brands in industries including automotive, aviation, medical, sports and leisure, and industrial manufacturing.

Based in Spain, OK Company is a well-established manufacturing business with approximately €30 million in annual turnover. As part of a growing international organisation, we combine the agility of a local business with the support, investment and opportunities that come from being part of a global group.

We're now looking for a Financial Controller to play a key role in the next phase of our growth and development.

About the Role

This is not a traditional reporting-focused Financial Controller position.

We're looking for someone who enjoys understanding how a business operates, partnering with operational leaders and using financial information to influence decisions and improve performance.

Working closely with the leadership team, you will help drive better commercial and operational outcomes through meaningful analysis, insight and challenge. You will be visible across the business, working with manufacturing, operations and functional teams to understand the drivers behind financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond producing reports and become a genuine business partner.

This role is not only about reporting results. It is about influencing them.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes
• Analyse financial performance, identify key business trends and provide actionable recommendations
• Support monthly management reporting and year-end activities
• Partner with operational and manufacturing teams to understand business drivers and improve performance
• Analyse manufacturing costs, margins and profitability, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and return
• Challenge assumptions and support decision-making through robust financial insight
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including reporting enhancements, automation and process improvements
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Zotefoams Group on international projects and best practice initiatives
• Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted finance partner to operational leaders

What you'll need

We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including Financial Controlling, Manufacturing Finance, Finance Business Partnering, Management Accounting, Audit or Operations Finance.

You’ll likely bring

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Business Controller, Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis
• Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience using reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Good English communication skills and confidence working within an international business environment

Desirable

• Manufacturing, industrial or production-based business experience
• Previous audit experience
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Navision or similar ERP systems
• Experience supporting operational leaders and driving business performance improvements

Why Join Us?

Zotefoams is growing fast, investing globally and winning in new markets. This is a chance to be part of a business where things are moving, decisions are made quickly, and your work has real impact.

You won’t be a small cog here. You’ll have the space to take ownership, contribute ideas and see them through. We back our people to develop, step up and build long term careers, supported by a team that works together and delivers.

Our Values

• Courage – We challenge, act and push for better.
• Impact – We focus on what matters and deliver results.
• Respect – We value different perspectives and work as one team.

Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Zotefoams is a world leader in cellular material technology. Using a unique manufacturing process with environmentally friendly nitrogen expansion, Zotefoams produces lightweight foams in Croydon, UK and Kentucky, USA for diverse markets worldwide. These markets include sports and leisure, storage and protection, automotive, aviation and space, railway, healthcare, building, marine and the military.