FP&A Specialist - Reporting & Finance Transformation

IAG Engine Tech; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Engine Tech is seeking an FP&A Specialist - Reporting & Finance Transformation to enhance Group reporting, EPM processes, data quality and automation across the finance function. The role acts as the reference point for reporting, planning and transformation initiatives, partnering with business units and IT.

The position requires a proactive mindset, ability to identify gaps and build scalable solutions as the organization evolves. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed in finance/related field.
• English fluency in writing and speaking.
• 5+ years FP&A/finance transformation experience.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly/periodic FP&A reporting to Group with clear drivers.
• Coordinate inputs from business partners for consolidated performance view.
• Act as FP&A owner for the EPM environment and system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for timely financial and operational visibility.
• Define data requirements and improve data quality across the business.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate FP&A processes.
• Lead or coordinate transformation projects from definition to adoption.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning cycles with governance.
• Provide ad-hoc modelling to back business decisions.

Skills

FP&A expertise

Financial modeling

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Master's degree in Finance or analytical discipline

Tools

EPM

BI/Reporting tools

Job description

The FP&A Specialist - Reporting & Finance Transformation will ensure a robust and efficient financial reporting and planning environment while driving the continuous transformation of the FP&A function. The role will act as the reference point for Group reporting and EPM processes, data quality, automation and finance transformation initiatives, working closely with business partners and Finance/IT stakeholders. The position is expected to operate with a highly proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, identifying gaps, building solutions and expanding the scope of the FP&A function as the new organization develops.

Accountabilities

• Reporting & consolidation:
• Own the preparation and coordination of monthly and periodic FP&A reporting to Group, ensuring accuracy, consistency, timeliness and a clear explanation of key drivers.
• Coordinate inputs from the different business partners and ensure a coherent consolidated view of performance and budget planning, risks and opportunities.

EPM / planning systems:

• Act as FP&A owner for the EPM environment, ensuring that planning, forecasting, master data, workflows and reporting requirements are correctly reflected in the system.
• Coordinate system enhancements, issue resolution and continuous improvement with IT, Group Finance and relevant vendors or support teams.
• Develop and maintain reporting and dashboard solutions that provide timely visibility into financial and operational performance.
• Define data requirements, improve data quality and support the development of common definitions and performance measures across the business.

Finance transformation:

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate FP&A processes, prioritizing initiatives based on business value and feasibility.
• Lead or coordinate transformation projects from problem definition through implementation and adoption, ensuring changes deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality or decision support.
• Proactively identify gaps in governance, processes, data and tools beyond the formally defined scope of the role and drive their resolution with the relevant stakeholders.
• Support the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning cycles from a process, system and analytical perspective, ensuring robust timelines, templates and governance.
• Provide ad-hoc modelling and analysis to support business decisions where data or process development is required.
• Act as a trusted Finance partner for business partners, Group Finance, IT/Data and other stakeholders, translating business needs into effective financial solutions.
• Challenge existing ways of working constructively and promote a culture of continuous improvement and ownership.

Key measures

• Accurate and timely Group reporting and EPM deliverables
• Improvement in reporting cycle time, automation and reduction of manual activities.
• Data quality, consistency and adoption of common reporting standards.
• Successful delivery and adoption of finance transformation initiatives.
• Ability to identify and close gaps in processes, systems and governance proactively.

Key Group relationships / interfaces

• Head of FP&A, FP&A Business Partners, Group Finance, Corporate Finance, IT / Data / BI, Procurement, HR and other relevant support functions.

Education, skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, accounting, business administration or related field. Master's degree in Finance, Business or an analytical discipline is a plus.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, controlling, finance transformation, reporting, data analytics or a related function.
• Experience in an industrial environment is desirable.
• Experience in aviation / MRO is desirable but not essential.