International Controller

Cellnex Telecom; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days onsite / 2?

Modern Barcelona office

International and cross-functional团队

Growth opportunities

Purpose-driven role

Job summary

Cellnex Telecom is seeking a Controller to join the Group Management Control team at corporate level, reporting to the Head of Group Controlling. The role acts as a Finance Business Partner for assigned countries and corporate functions, blending financial analysis with planning and forecasting while collaborating with local Finance teams.

This position sits at the intersection of Group Finance and country operations, driving performance insights and actionable recommendations that inform

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–6 years of professional experience in Controlling, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering or related performance-management activities.
• Experience working across multiple countries or international business units within a multinational environment.
• Strong business acumen with ability to connect financial results to commercial and operational drivers.
• Strong analytical capabilities and curiosity to understand the story behind the numbers and challenge results constructively.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate with stakeholders in an international matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition and review of country and functional targets, analysing assumptions and alignment with Group objectives.
• Coordinate and prepare Budget and Forecast inputs for the assigned scope following Group Controlling methodologies.
• Analyse Actual vs Budget/Forecast and prior-year performance; investigate deviations and translate findings into actions.
• Build relationships with Country CFOs and local Management Control teams to provide decision support.
• Participate in local Finance meetings, performance reviews and planning forums.
• Support financial analyses for business initiatives, efficiency programmes and business cases.
• Develop financial models, scenario and sensitivity analyses to forecast full-year impacts.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Finance Business Partnering

Multinational experience

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office (Word & PowerPoint)

SAP / ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a 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 Finance Business Partner for assigned countries and corporate functions, combining financial analysis, planning and forecasting with close collaboration with local Finance teams and business stakeholders.

Your Impact

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of Group Finance and our countries, gaining a close understanding of local business dynamics while contributing to Group financial and operational objectives.

You will go beyond reporting the numbers. Your role will be to understand what is driving performance, challenge assumptions and translate financial insights into meaningful actions and better-informed decisions.

You will:

• Support the definition and review of country and functional targets, analysing underlying assumptions, business drivers and alignment with Group financial and operational objectives.
• Coordinate and prepare Budget and Forecast inputs for the assigned scope, in line with Group Controlling methodologies, challenging assumptions with local teams 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; investigate the root causes of material deviations and help translate findings into actionable conclusions and follow-up actions.
• Build trusted relationships with Country CFOs, local Management Control teams and business leaders, acting as an integrated member of the local Finance community and providing constructive challenge and decision support.
• Participate in local Finance meetings, performance reviews and planning forums.
• 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; develop financial models, scenario and sensitivity analyses to anticipate full-year impacts, improve forecast accuracy and support management decisions.
• 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.
• Monitor agreed corrective actions and milestones with local teams, ensuring timely, actionable insights and contributing to the effectiveness of business partnering.
• Contribute to the evolution of Group Controlling towards stronger country controlling and Finance Business Partnering, while supporting reporting requirements.

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)

What You’ll Bring

• Approximately 4–6 years of professional experience, with relevant exposure to Controlling, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering or related performance-management activities.
• Experience working across multiple countries or international business units within a multinational environment.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect financial results with commercial and operational business drivers.
• Strong analytical capabilities and the curiosity to understand the story behind the numbers, investigate deviations and challenge results constructively.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders in an international matrix environment.

Nice to Have

• Around 2 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 and/or other ERP and financial systems.
• Advanced Spanish, French or another Cellnex language.
• Business acumen
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ownership and constructive challenge
• Communication and active listening
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Learning agility and curiosity

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.