Senior Financial Controller

Giesecke+Devrient; Sant Joan Despí; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Global collaboration

Career development

Canteen (breakfast & lunch)

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient seeks a Senior Financial Controller to enhance financial performance for its Spanish entity. You will partner with local management, drive forecasting, budgeting, and analytics, and lead improvements in reporting and cash flow management.

Ideal candidates bring 6–10 years in FP&A/controlling, advanced Excel, familiarity with Power BI and SAP, and strong communication skills in English. This role is based in Sant Joan Despí, Catalonia, with a focus on cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Business Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI and SAP is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to local management.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives and support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and improve working capital performance and cash flow drivers.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations and other functions to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for local management and HQ, including variance analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor KPIs, identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and business planning activities.
• Enhance reporting efficiency through automation and analytics tools.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and financial performance.
• Support financial governance of projects, budgets and profitability analyses.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization and simplification of finance processes.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects impacting business performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Financial Controller to support the financial performance and decision-making of our Spanish entity. Acting as a key business partner to management, this role combines financial analysis, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive profitable growth and operational excellence. We are looking for a proactive and analytical professional who takes ownership, challenges the status quo and translates financial insights into actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering & Performance Management
• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to local management.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives and support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and improve working capital performance and cash flow drivers.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations and other functions to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for local management and HQ, including variance analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor KPIs, identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and business planning activities.
• Enhance reporting efficiency through automation and analytics tools.
• Process Improvement & Project Support
• Drive process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and financial performance.
• Support financial governance of projects, budgets and profitability analyses.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization and simplification of finance processes.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects impacting business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Business Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into business recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI and SAP is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proactive, results-oriented and able to work independently.

What We Offer

• Culture and diversity: Join a people-oriented environment with diverse nationalities, strong team spirit, and flat hierarchies where everyone speaks to everyone. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly.
• Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe.
• Career Development: Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs.
• Own Canteen: Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service, choose from a wide range of menus, salad desk, and sandwich options, all at affordable prices!
• Work-Life Balance: Rotation-based shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage, with flexibility. Shift schedules are designed to maintain work-life balance while supporting operational needs.
• Location: Sant Joan Despí. Easily accessible by public transport.