Junior Finance Controller

buscojobs España; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading genetic testing organization in Barcelona seeks a Finance Controller to provide accounting support. The role involves reporting, cost control, and collaboration across departments to ensure efficiency and accuracy in financial practices. Ideal candidates will have a BBA and 1-2 years of relevant experience while demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills.

Servicios

Full Time Permanent Role

Flexible Working Patterns Available

Excellent Company Benefits

Formación

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• 1-2 years of experience in a financial role or as a finance auditor is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare monthly management accounts and general accounting.
• Perform account reconciliation and communicate with tax advisors.
• Support annual accounts preparation and audits.

Conocimientos

Organization

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Educación

Bachelor of Business Administration

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

ERP SAGE

Descripción del empleo

FINANCE CONTROLLER – GENETIC TESTING / BIOTECH –BARCELONA

The Finance Controller is a key member of the Finance department, providing accounting support to the regional office of a UK listed predictive genetics business (GENinCode Plc). This role supports the finance team delivering accurate reporting, cost control, and performance analysis.

Key activities include stock control and COGS recognition, supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and general accounting. The Finance Controller will also work closely with other departments to ensure that the correct commercial policies and processes are in place and adhered to.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Reporting activities, including but not limited to :

a. Support monthly reporting analysis : P&L, Balance and Cash flow – Carry forward.

b. Perform variance analysis and provide insights into operational performance

c. Monitor and evaluate profitability, margins, and cost efficiency across business units

• Accountancy activities, including but not limited to :

a. Maintain stock control and COGS recognition, looking at efficiencies and variance analysis.

b. Perform general ledger transaction processing in a timely and accurate manner.

c. Prepare month-end close according to company closing schedule.

d. Provide accurate and timely accounts reconciliations, including intercompany and general ledger.

e. Reconciliation of processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports.

f. Support the preparation of tax documentation for filing, liaison with external tax advisors.

• Other activities, including but not limited to :

a. To implement and use the ERP automatic processes and “ad hoc” workflow information.

b. Support Annual accounts preparation and Audit.

c. Writing operating procedures.

• Perform other duties as required by Finance Director (Spain).
• To cooperate with all GENINCODE departments.

Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA)

Required Experience

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Desirable 1-2 years of experience in a financial role or as a finance auditor

Required Skills

• Ability to demonstrate good organization and analytical skills, and with attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Personable and able to communicate with staff of all levels. Able to work cross-functionally.
• Work effectively, independently and under supervision, being able to adapt to fast pace rapidly changing environment. Flexible approach to work and the tasks to be undertaken.
• Proactive mindset
• Investigational and problem-solving skills – root cause analysis.

Language Skills

Fluent in English (oral and written), main language used within the company for internal communications and QMS documents.

Computer Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Desirable ERP SAGE knowledge.

The Package

• Up to €28,000 Basic Salary (Neg based upon experience)
• Full Time Permanent Role / flexible working patterns available.
• Excellent company benefits
• Leading genetic testing organisation

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