Junior Financial Controller – Ai-Driven Forecasting & Dashboards

Havas Media; Madrid; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas Media seeks a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead all accounting operations for a rapidly expanding multinational with a strong Barcelona base. This fully remote leadership role allows you to oversee financial functions from anywhere in Spain while ensuring compliance with Spanish GAAP and IFRS.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and audits, drive process improvements, and provide strategic insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA/ACCA) is highly preferred.
• 7+ years in accounting/finance with controller/senior role.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Experience with Spanish GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, GL, and payroll.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per Spanish GAAP and IFRS.
• Develop and implement accounting policies to enhance internal controls.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team; foster collaboration and high performance.
• Coordinate and support external audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations for business decisions.
• Implement and manage financial systems and software.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Problem solving

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Our client, a rapidly expanding multinational corporation with a strong operational base in Barcelona , is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join their team. This is a fully remote leadership position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in Spain while overseeing critical financial functions. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounting operations, ensuring financial compliance, driving process improvements, and providing strategic financial insights to senior management. This role is crucial for maintaining financial health and supporting the company’s growth trajectory.

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding multinational corporation with a strong operational base in Barcelona , is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join their team. This is a fully remote leadership position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in Spain while overseeing critical financial functions. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounting operations, ensuring financial compliance, driving process improvements and providing strategic financial insights to senior management

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Spanish GAAP and IFRS.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Coordinate and support external audits.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.
• Implement and manage financial systems and software.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a significant portion in a controller or senior accounting management role.
• Proven experience with Spanish GAAP and IFRS.
• Expertise in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience working in a fully remote environment and managing distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement financial controls.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is essential.

Benefits

This role offers the ultimate flexibility of being fully remote , allowing you to design your ideal work environment. You will receive a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. As the Financial Controller, you will have a direct impact on the financial strategy and success of a growing international company with a significant presence in Barcelona . Enjoy opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement. Join a collaborative and innovative team that values your expertise and contributions.