Senior Financial Controller

Ernesto Ventós S.A.; Sant Just Desvern; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work one day + two half-days a週

Flexible working hours

Free language classes and access to培训

Health insurance

Shared spaces for after-work

Subsidized meals and breakfast service

Corporate paddle tennis court

Job summary

Ventós Group, headquartered near Barcelona, Spain, is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead consolidations, closings and reporting across subsidiaries. You will drive critical analyses of margins, variances and cash flow, coordinating with local teams and external auditors.

The role requires strong Excel skills, Power BI and NAV/Business Central experience, plus fluent English; French is an asset. Hybrid setup with international exposure and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, Accounting or Finance (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in financial controlling, auditing or accounting with hands-on closings experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge, ability to review records, identify errors and suggest corrective actions.
• Experience in financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and cash flow monitoring.
• Experience in international environments and coordination with subsidiaries is a plus.
• Advanced Excel; knowledge of Power Query, Power BI and NAV/BC is advantageous.
• Strong English skills; French is a plus.
• Analytical mindset, initiative and ability to co-ordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee monthly and annual closings of subsidiaries, ensuring deadlines and policies.
• Review balance sheets and income statements, focusing on significant items and reconciliations.
• Identify issues, define corrective actions with local teams, and follow-up until resolved.
• Prepare and analyze financial reporting, explain trends and variances vs budget/prior year.
• Coordinate subsidiary budgets and forecasts, review assumptions and address variances.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts, financing needs, overdue balances, and inventory levels.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions for consolidation consistency.
• Liaise with external advisors to review adjustments and ensure statutory compliance.
• Act as main contact for subsidiary audits, coordinating documents and findings.
• Review internal controls and drive improvements across subsidiaries.
• Report risks and significant issues to Finance with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Power Query

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Cent

Strong English skills

French language (asset)

Education

University degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, Accounting and Finance, or equivalent

5+ years in financial controlling, auditing, or accounting with closings/analysis

Tools

Power Query

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central

Job description

Ventós Group is an international company specialized in the distribution and production of Essential Oils & Aroma Chemicals, with Headquarters located in Barcelona, Spain. The group has 9 subsidiaries around the world.

We believe our people are our most important asset, so we offer a dynamic international working

environment with constant opportunities for development.

Following our growth and expansion strategy, we are looking to strengthen our team by incorporating a Senior Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the monthly and annual accounting closings of subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with deadlines and Group accounting policies.
• Review balance sheets and income statements, focusing on significant items and validating reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and closing adjustments.
• Identify accounting issues, define corrective actions with local teams, and follow up until they are resolved.
• Prepare and analyse financial reporting, explaining trends in results and margins, as well as major variances against budget and the previous financial year.
• Coordinate subsidiary budgets and forecasts, reviewing the consistency of underlying assumptions and proposing actions to address variances.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts and financing requirements, as well as overdue customer balances, payments, and inventory levels.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring consistency in the information reported for consolidation purposes.
• Liaise with external advisors to review accounting adjustments and monitor compliance with local statutory obligations.
• Act as the main point of contact for subsidiary audits, coordinating documentation and the resolution of audit findings.
• Review internal controls and drive improvements in accounting and financial processes, promoting consistent practices across subsidiaries.
• Report risks and significant issues to the Finance Department, providing analysis and concrete recommendations for action.

Required Profile

• University degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, Accounting and Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
• More than 5 years of experience in financial controlling, auditing, or accounting roles, with hands-on experience in financial closings and financial statement analysis.
• Strong accounting knowledge and the ability to independently review accounting records, identify errors, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience in financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and cash flow monitoring.
• Experience in international environments and coordination with subsidiaries will be considered an asset.
• Advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of Power Query, Power BI, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central will be an advantage.
• Strong English skills, with the ability to independently conduct meetings and discuss accounting and financial matters. French will be considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, initiative, and sound judgement, with the ability to prioritise tasks, resolve issues, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

What do we expect from you?

• We are looking for someone who takes an active interest in the day-to-day operations of our subsidiaries, understands the figures, is confident in challenging them, and can turn financial analysis into concrete improvement actions.

Additional Information

We offer a benefits package which includes:

• Remote work: 1 full day and 2 afternoons per week
• Flexible working hours
• Free language classes and access to other training courses
• Health insurance
• Shared spaces for after-work activities
• Subsidized meals and breakfast service
• Corporate paddle tennis court for employees and their families