Planning & Control Expert

Rovensa; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal voucher

Private medical & life insurance

Nursery voucher

Job summary

Rovensa in Madrid is seeking a Planning & Control Expert to lead budgeting, forecasting and performance management across the region. You will partner with senior leaders, challenge assumptions and translate data into actionable insights.

The role requires 4+ years in FP&A or Controlling, degree in Economics/Finance, and fluency in English and Spanish. Proficiency in SAP, Excel and Power BI is essential; international exposure is valued.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Controlling or Business Finance roles within a multinational environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and challenge business assumptions constructively.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP, Excel and Power BI.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese a plus.
• Experience in industrial, agribusiness, life sciences or pharmaceutical sectors is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning cycles for Rovensa Next, ensuring robust assumptions and accurate consolidation.
• Partner with business leaders to understand performance drivers and provide financial guidance for decision-making.
• Deliver timely management reports and translate financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Monitor, analyze and communicate KPIs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to drive performance.
• Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and enhance forecasting models and planning tools for better accuracy and efficiency.
• Support standardization and optimization of planning and controlling processes across countries.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and resource allocation.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and business transformation programs.
• Prepare executive-level presentations for Regional and Group leadership.
• Lead, coach and develop team members; support talent management and training.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Business partnering

Management reporting

Education

Degree in Economics or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Date: Jul 24, 2026

Planning & Control Expert

Location: Madrid, M, ES

Company: Tradecorp International

Rovensa is a global leader of sustainable solutions for agriculture with a great history and an ambitious dream: to feed the planet by helping farmers to produce healthy and nutritious food for all, all over the world.

Safety, Empowerment, Ethics, Dedication and Striving are our SEEDS. It defines how we work every day, and the responsibility we all have towards our colleagues, our customers, our farmers, our business partners, and our planet.

We are determined to keep our SEEDS growing. We need the right people on our team - those that love what they do and strive to contribute to Rovensa’s mission.

So, if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, plant our SEEDS with us and grow along the way, while cultivating a better future for the next generations.

Drive the planning, budgeting, forecasting and business performance management processes , providing insightful financial analysis and actionable recommendations that enable senior leadership to make informed strategic decisions. Act as a trusted business partner, challenging assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting sustainable business growth across the region.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning cycles for Rovensa Next, ensuring robust assumptions, stakeholder alignment and accurate consolidation of information.
• Partner closely with business leaders to understand performance drivers, challenge business plans and provide financial guidance to support decision-making.
• Deliver insightful and timely management reports, translating financial and operational data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Monitor, analyze and communicate key business and financial KPIs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to drive performance improvement.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year results, proactively identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop and continuously enhance forecasting models and planning tools to improve accuracy, efficiency and business visibility.
• Support the standardization and optimization of planning and controlling processes across countries, promoting consistency, transparency and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency and resource allocation across the business.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting business transformation programs.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and performance reviews for Regional and Group leadership teams.
• Lead, coach and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous learning.
• Support talent management activities, including recruitment, onboarding, training and performance development in line with Group policies.

The Talent We Are Looking For:

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Controlling or Business Finance roles within a multinational environment.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and challenge business assumptions in a constructive manner.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP, Excel and Power BI.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish. Portuguese will be considered a plus.
• Experience in industrial, agribusiness, life sciences or pharmaceutical sectors is highly valued.

What we offer:

• A challenging and demanding project within a corporate and international environment, aimed at making a positive impact on the agricultural industry.
• Competitive salary package (fixed + variable) based on experience, along with social benefits.
• Meal voucher, private medical & life insurance
• Nursery voucher & more products through flexible remuneration.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• G rowing together to sow a greener future, with healthy and nutritious food for everyone.

Rovensa Group is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rovensa Group makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Please note that, for equity compliance purposes, sometimes and depending on the jurisdiction, our Group follows specific criteria related to hiring processes, when mandatory . Therefore, we are aware of our local duties, worldwide – feel free to consult your local laws and ask any questions to our HR representatives.