Financial Controlling Manager Spain

AXA Partners; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Partners is seeking a Head of Financial Controlling to drive timely, accurate financial reporting and strategic planning for the local business unit. You will lead a talented team, partner with the Central Finance team, and deliver insightful analyses that influence executive decisions.

With 5+ years in financial controlling, you will guide budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews, while maintaining strong controls and excellent stakeholder communication across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven experience in financial controlling, including FP&A, reporting and controls.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Highly organized with rigorous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for local business with Central Finance.
• Prepare dashboards and monthly/quarterly reports; highlight risks and opportunities.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team; ensure deadlines and resource planning.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and provide ad-hoc financial analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

English Proficiency

BI tools

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Driving Financial Excellence – Leading with Precision and Insight

As the head of the financial controlling team, you will spearhead the delivery of timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reports that drive informed decision-making. Your leadership will support business operations, while your keen eye for risks and opportunities will help us achieve and surpass our targets. Join us in shaping the financial strategy that underpins our success.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial and Strategic Planning

Support the annual strategic planning process, budgeting, and forecasting by providing accurate and timely data on local business performance to the Central Finance team. Assist in developing long‑term financial strategies aligned with company goals.

PL and Business analysis

Conduct monthly analysis of business lines and job families, preparing and presenting dashboards to local leadership. Deliver monthly and quarterly reports to the central team, highlighting key insights and deviations. Identify and report risks and opportunities in relation to targets based on monthly closings, supporting proactive decision‑making.

People management

Lead and develop a high‑performing, motivated team, ensuring optimal resource allocation and matching team competencies to area requirements. Organize and prioritize team activities to meet deadlines, coordinating effectively with other departments to ensure seamless workflows. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

Project and Ad‑Hoc Analysis Contributions

Participate in cross‑functional projects from a finance perspective, providing a transversal and global view to support strategic initiatives. Deliver ad‑hoc financial analyses and insights to support decision‑making and project implementation.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.


• 5 years of proven experience in financial controlling, including financial planning and analysis, reporting, and implementing accounting procedures and controls.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively.


• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.


• Advanced proficiency in Excel.


• Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI.


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Highly organized with excellent planning capabilities.


• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to analyze complex data and extract actionable insights.


• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with teams.


• Leadership and people management skills.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


• Focused on achieving results with a proactive and solutions‑oriented mindset.


• Strategic thinking and decision‑making skills.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics.

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Who We Are

We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector‑leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

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