Global Controlling & Tax Director

Ernesto Ventós S.A.; Sant Just Desvern; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernesto Ventós S.A. seeks an accomplished finance leader to oversee controlling, reporting, and international taxation across the Group. You will drive reliable financial information and standardize processes to support strategic decisions.

The role requires 7+ years in international finance, strong knowledge of IFRS/Spanish GAAP, and English at a professional level; additional languages are valued. Based in Spain, the position focuses on efficiency and cross‑border collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, International Business.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, preferably in international groups, in controlling, reporting, international taxation, or corporate finance.
• Solid experience in accounting closings, financial consolidation, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong practical knowledge of international taxation, transfer pricing, related-party transactions, withholding taxes, and intercompany structures.
• Knowledge of IFRS/Spanish GAAP (PGC), working capital management, treasury, and cash flow management.
• Proven experience in standardizing and improving financial processes across different countries or subsidiaries.
• C1 level of English or equivalent; additional languages (Chinese/French) valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Group accounting closings, consolidation, and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee application of consistent accounting standards and financial policies across subsidiaries.
• Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency of financial information at an international level.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring for the Group.
• Analyze business performance, profitability, and key financial indicators; identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate international tax matters, transfer pricing policies, and intercompany operations.
• Drive harmonization and automation of financial processes across subsidiaries.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Global perspective

Business mindset

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, International Business

Job description

Job Mission

Lead the Group's controlling, reporting, and international taxation functions, ensuring reliable and consistent financial information to support decision-making. Drive the improvement and standardization of financial processes, coordinating the different subsidiaries and contributing to the optimization of the Group's financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Coordinate the Group's accounting closings, consolidation, and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee the application of consistent accounting standards and financial policies across the different subsidiaries.
• Ensure the quality, reliability, and consistency of financial information at an international level.

Financial Controlling

• Lead the Group's budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring processes.
• Analyze business performance, profitability, and key financial indicators.
• Identify variances, risks, and opportunities for improvement, providing relevant insights to support decision-making.

International Taxation

• Coordinate and oversee the Group's international tax matters, ensuring effective management of tax risks.
• Oversee transfer pricing policies, related-party transactions, and intercompany operations.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and local teams across different jurisdictions.

Financial Standardization & Transformation

• Drive the harmonization of financial processes, procedures, and standards across subsidiaries.
• Promote optimization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within controlling and reporting processes.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Group's financial management and analytical tools.

Treasury & International Finance

• Oversee the Group's financial planning and cash flow management.
• Coordinate international financial operations, financing activities, and intercompany transactions.
• Contribute to working capital optimization and financial risk management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, International Business, International Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, preferably within international groups, in controlling, reporting, international taxation, or corporate finance.
• Solid experience in accounting closings, financial consolidation, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong practical knowledge of international taxation, particularly transfer pricing, related-party transactions, withholding taxes, and intercompany structures.
• Knowledge of IFRS/Spanish GAAP (PGC), working capital management, treasury, and cash flow management.
• Proven experience in standardizing and improving financial processes across different countries or subsidiaries.
• C1 level of English or equivalent professional proficiency. Proficiency in other languages, particularly Chinese and/or French, will be highly valued.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical skills, a global perspective, and a business-oriented mindset.
• Ability to coordinate and influence stakeholders in international and multicultural environments.
• Autonomy, attention to detail, and results orientation.
• Ability to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and drive improvements.
• A transformation-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.