Global Senior Controller

Cellnex Telecom; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Barcelona headquarters office

International and cross-functionalTEAM

Growth opportunities

Purpose-driven role

Job summary

Cellnex Telecom seeks a Senior Controller to join the Group Management Control team at corporate level, reporting to the Head of Group Controlling. You will act as a senior Finance Business Partner for assigned countries and corporate functions, managing complex country scopes and supporting planning, forecasting, and decision-making through robust business partnering.

You will drive performance analysis, challenge assumptions, and contribute to the evolution of the Group Controlling model while

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Advanced English required.
• MS Excel and MS Office advanced.
• ERP/financial systems knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Country CFOs and finance leaders to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage country and functional targets, challenge assumptions.
• Analyse actual vs budget/forecast and identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to anticipate outcomes.
• Travel as needed to align with business needs.

Skills

Finance Business Partnering

Controlling

FP&A

Multi-country experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office (Word & Power Point)

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Controller to join our Group Management Control team, working at Corporate level and reporting to the Head of Group Controlling.

In this role, you will act as a senior Finance Business Partner for assigned countries and corporate functions, independently managing complex country scopes and supporting financial and operational decision-making through planning, forecasting, performance analysis and business partnering.

Your Impact

This is an opportunity to take a key Finance Business Partnering role between Group and our countries, working closely with Country CFOs, Finance leaders and senior business stakeholders while developing a deep understanding of the businesses you support.

Beyond analysing financial performance, you will be expected to challenge assumptions, anticipate risks and opportunities, and turn complex financial analysis into clear recommendations and actions. You will also contribute to the evolution of the Group Controlling model and help strengthen the way we partner with our countries.

You will:

• Support the definition and challenge of country and functional targets, independently assessing underlying assumptions, business drivers and alignment with Group financial and operational objectives.
• Coordinate Budget and Forecast inputs for the assigned scope in line with Group Controlling methodologies, independently challenging country assumptions and underlying drivers and supporting the Head of Group Controlling in their validation and defence through the relevant governance process.
• Analyse Actual versus Budget, Forecast and prior-year performance, including trends and run rates; translate material deviations into root causes, risks and opportunities, recommended actions, agreed owners and follow-up actions.
• Build trusted relationships with Country CFOs, Finance leaders and business stakeholders, acting as the main Group Controlling counterpart for the assigned countries and providing independent challenge and decision support.
• Participate in local Finance meetings, performance reviews and planning forums, with regular travel aligned with business needs.
• Support countries and corporate functions with financial analyses related to business initiatives, efficiency programmes and business cases, as required.
• Maintain a forward-looking view of risks and opportunities; independently develop financial models, scenario and sensitivity analyses to anticipate full-year impacts and translate them into decision-oriented insights and recommendations.
• Analyse EBITDA, Capex, RLFCF, working capital and other relevant financial and operational KPIs, connecting performance with commercial, operational and investment decisions.
• Prepare clear, timely performance analyses and decision-support materials for management and governance forums, coordinating with Reporting teams to ensure consistency of financial information.
• Drive the follow-up of agreed corrective actions and milestones with local teams, ensuring accountability, timely execution and improvements in forecast accuracy and business performance.
• Actively contribute to the design and evolution of the Group Controlling model, supporting the Head of Group Controlling in establishing standards, introducing improved ways of working and strengthening country controlling and Finance Business Partnering.

What We’re Looking For

Education

• University Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Languages

• English: Advanced (Must-have)

Tools & Systems

• MS Excel: Advanced (Must-have)
• MS Office (Word & Power Point): Advanced (Must-have)
• ERP and financial systems: Good knowledge (Must-have)

What You’ll Bring

• Approximately 6–8 years of relevant professional experience, with substantial direct experience in Controlling, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering or related performance-management roles.
• Proven experience managing international or multi-country scopes within complex multinational environments.
• Experience interacting directly with Country CFOs, Finance Directors or comparable senior stakeholders.
• Experience challenging Budget, Forecast and country-performance assumptions.
• Strong business acumen and independent judgement, connecting financial performance with commercial, operational and investment drivers.
• Ability to turn complex analysis into clear decisions, recommendations and actions.

Nice to Have

• Ideally, at least 5 years of direct Controlling experience.
• Previous external audit experience, particularly within a Big Four firm.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Advanced Spanish, French or another Cellnex language.
• Influencing and constructive challenge
• Business acumen and independent judgement
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Decision-making and problem solving
• Leadership potential
• Collaboration and relationship building

What we offer

• Hybrid work model (3 days onsite / 2 remote).
• Modern office located in Barcelona city (headquarters), in Passeig de la Zona Franca, 105.
• International and cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Growth opportunities in a fast-evolving tech company.
• A purpose-driven role with societal and business impact.

Be part of a large and growing technology company that is redefining the future of telecoms.

We are the European leader in telecommunications infrastructure and technological innovation, a company with strong geographic expansion and ambitious plans for sustainable global growth.

We help people connect and interact with the world, working with passion, honesty and integrity. We are united by our pride and conviction to make a positive impact on society.

A world of professional opportunities. Join a multidisciplinary team that is committed to constant innovation in each business area, pushing the limits and creating value for our stakeholders and society.

At Cellnex, you will join a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions have a real impact. We promote continuous learning, professional growth, internal mobility, and a culture based on trust, inclusion and diversity. You’ll work in an international ecosystem with opportunities to broaden your expertise and develop your career.