RTR Global Process Owner

Adevinta; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Base Salary

Annual bonus

Work From Anywhere up to 20 days/year

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

Adevinta seeks an experienced RTR Global Process Owner to lead end-to-end Record-to-Report across international markets from its Barcelona hub. You will own process design, governance, and continuous improvement, collaborating with accounting, controlling, FP&A, and external auditors.

The role requires deep RTR expertise, SAP (S/4HANA), and a track record of driving standardization and efficiency in a multinational setting. Fluency in English is essential; other European languages are a plus.

Formación

• +5 years experience in RTR or Global Process Owner roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Deep knowledge of RTR including GL, Intercompany, Close, MDM, Fixed Assets, Payroll accounting interfaces.
• Strong IFRS/multi-GAAP knowledge and SOX experience.
• Fluent English; additional European languages a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Own and maintain end-to-end RTR process framework across markets.
• Define and enforce global RTR standards.
• Escalation point for RTR issues; drive governance.
• Lead RTR governance forum with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Controlling, FP&A, Treasury, and auditors.
• Translate complex topics into clear management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and SOX.

Conocimientos

Global process ownership

RTR process cycle

SAP (S/4HANA)

IFRS multi-GAAP

SOX compliance

Communication to C-suite

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

BlackLine

OneStream

CRM systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

We’re Adevinta, a global leader in digital marketplaces business that reaches hundreds of millions of people each month through our household name brands across 16 countries. We’re all about matchmaking, and our sites help people find whatever they’re looking for in their local communities – whether it’s a car, an apartment, a sofa or a new job. Every connection made or item found makes a difference by creating a world where people share more and waste less.

We’re Adevinta, a global leader in digital marketplaces business that reaches hundreds of millions of people each month through our household name brands across 16 countries. We’re all about matchmaking, and our sites help people find whatever they’re looking for in their local communities – whether it’s a car, an apartment, a sofa or a new job. Every connection made or item found makes a difference by creating a world where people share more and waste less.

Job Requirements

Following a change of ownership in 2024 Adevinta is now owned by a consortium of private equity houses led by Blackstone and Permira and represents one of their largest investments in Europe in recent times. Our businesses are demonstrating strong profitable growth following a change of operating model placing focus on business autonomy supported by a small but highly skilled team of central finance professionals driving performance improvements across the markets and central functions.

As RTR Global Process Owner, you will be the end-to-end process responsible for the Record-to-Report cycle across Adevinta's international markets. You will own process design, governance, and continuous improvement across key sub-processes including General Ledger, Intercompany, Month-End Close, Master Data Management (MDM), Payroll Accounting, and Fixed Assets. Operating in a dynamic, private equity-backed environment, you will work closely with Accounting, Controlling, FP&A, Treasury, and other key finance stakeholders to drive standardization, efficiency, and compliance on a global scale.

This is a high-impact role suited to a process leader who thrives in complex, matrixed organizations and is comfortable engaging with senior management, driving change, and delivering results in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• +5 years of experience including:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience as a Global Process Owner, Process Lead, or related Finance position with specific ownership of RTR in a multinational or global business services environment.
• Deep knowledge of the RTR process cycle, including General Ledger, Intercompany, Month-End and Year-End Close, MDM, Fixed Assets, and Payroll Accounting interfaces.
• Critical hands-on experience with SAP (preferably S/4HANA); familiarity with SAP configuration concepts impacting RTR is essential.
• Experience with BlackLine or equivalent account reconciliation / financial close management platforms.
• Exposure to additional finance systems such as OneStream or CRMs is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and experience working in multi-GAAP, multi-currency environments.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks and SOX compliance.
• Track record of leading or significantly contributing to finance transformation projects, including ERP implementations or shared services migrations.
• Fluent English is essential; additional European languages (Spanish, French, German) are a strong plus.

Other Requirements

• Proven ability to report to and influence senior management and Heads of Finance; comfortable engaging at C-suite level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present complex topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• International mindset with experience navigating multicultural, matrixed organizations.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support stakeholder engagement across markets.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a global mindset; flexible and able to quickly adjust to changing priorities.
• Problem-solving approach to process and people challenges, with a delivery and results-oriented mindset.

Job Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the end-to-end RTR process framework, including process maps, standard operating procedures, and controls documentation.
• Define and enforce global RTR standards across all markets, ensuring alignment with IFRS regulation.
• Act as the primary escalation point for RTR process issues, decisions, and exceptions across the organisation.
• Lead the RTR process governance forum, engaging cross-functional and cross-market stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Partner closely with Accounting, Controlling, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and external auditors to align on process requirements and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with Heads of Finance and senior leadership across markets; able to credibly present to and influence C-suite audiences.
• Translate complex process and technical topics into clear, concise communications and management reporting.
• Operate confidently in an international environment, navigating cultural differences and multiple time zones.
• Serve as the RTR subject matter expert for SAP (S/4HANA), overseeing system configuration decisions that impact the RTR landscape, including MDM, Intercompany, Payroll Accounting postings, and Fixed Assets.
• Drive integration and optimization of complementary platforms such as BlackLine for account reconciliations and close management.
• Collaborate with Finance Systems (FinSys) and IT teams on system enhancements, upgrades, and new implementations impacting RTR processes.
• Promote the adoption of AI and automation tools to reduce manual effort and increase reporting accuracy.
• Identify and prioritise process improvement opportunities across the RTR cycle, from journal entry to financial close and external reporting.
• Lead or support finance transformation initiatives, including ERP changes/upgrades, shared services transitions, and process automation projects.
• Benchmark RTR processes against industry best practice and drive meaningful improvements in close timelines, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset within the RTR community across markets.
• Ensure RTR processes are compliant with internal control frameworks, SOX requirements, and external audit standards.
• Partner with Internal Control team and external auditors to support reviews and address findings related to RTR.
• Monitor and remediate control gaps, maintaining a robust risk and control matrix for the RTR process area.

Job Benefits

Life at Adevinta comes with its perks! Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits:

• An attractiveBase Salary
• Participation in ourShort-Term Incentive plan (annual bonus)
• Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere! Maybe not from the moonwell why not! just make sure you have internet connection!
• A 24/7Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care
• Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow

Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.