Senior FP&A Analyst

SAMY; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work model

Global mobility opportunities

Mentorship and growth programs

Job summary

SAMY in Madrid is seeking a Senior FP&A professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across the agency. You will partner with local and regional finance teams to deliver timely insights that shape strategic decisions and optimize resources.

The role involves building and improving financial models, preparing management reports, supporting ERP implementations, and driving process improvements with BI tools.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication in English and Spanish.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• 5-7 years of FP&A, financial planning, or related corporate finance experience.
• Experience in advertising, digital marketing, or media industries (or multi-entity/matrix structure).
• Prior experience in consulting or Big Four is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles with timely insights.
• Build and maintain financial models for revenue, cost, and profitability at multiple levels.
• Partner with local/regional finance teams to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare management reporting packages, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards.
• Support ERP and FP&A tool implementations (TLO, NetSuite, Abacum).
• Identify process improvements and enhance data quality with BI tools.
• Support M&A analyses, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

English and Spanish communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or CFA/CIMA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Power BI

Tableau

NetSuite

Abacum

TLO

Job description

About SAMY

We weren't built to follow, we were built to lead.
SAMY is the global powerhouse redefining brand communication for a social-first world—helping brands stay relevant, shape culture, and build real connections at the speed the world moves.
Since 2013, we've grown from a bold idea into a global force: 1,200+ experts, 17+ offices, 55 markets, 22+ countries. We launch 40+ campaigns a week, create one piece of content every minute, and generate +$500K in revenue every day.

We are Path Finders: curious, ambitious, and never afraid to challenge what's next.

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Role Mission

As Senior FP&A, you are responsible for providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business performance. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes, partnering with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, optimize resources, and ensure accurate financial planning across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Co-lead end-to-end planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles - delivering timely, accurate financial insights to the Management Team.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve financial models covering revenue, cost, and profitability at client, project/campaign, and agency/entity level.
• Partner with Local/Regional finance team, and business unit leaders, providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare management reporting packages, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards for senior leadership.
• Take an active role in the implementation of new ERP and FP&A planning systems (TLO, NetSuite, Abacum), supporting process standardization and automation.
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities, leveraging BI tools to strengthen reporting efficiency and data quality.
• Support M&A-related financial analysis, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration as SAMY continues to grow and consolidate new entities.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial data across entities within a matrixed organizational structure.

Skills & experience

Required:

• 5-7 years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, or a related corporate finance role.
• Experience in the advertising, digital marketing, or media industry, or solid corporate experience within a multi-entity / matrix organizational structure (required).
• Clear written and verbal communication in English and Spanish.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets.

Preferred:

• Experience with Power BI or Tableau.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification such as CFA or CIMA.
• Prior experience in consulting or a Big Four firm.
• Exposure to PE-backed companies or investor reporting environments.

Benefits

• Work your way — Flexible schedule, hybrid work, and the opportunity to work up to 3 weeks a year from any SAMY office around the world.
• Time that matters — Celebrate your birthday with a day off, plus company holidays on December 24th and 31st to recharge.
• Grow with us — Global mobility opportunities, mentorship, parenthood support, and a transparent performance-driven compensation framework.
• Be part of the journey — Help shape our team through our referral program and enjoy a collaborative, social culture, backed by a transparent, performance-driven compensation framework that rewards impact and supports your growth.

The SAMY Mindset

Forget the job description for a second. The real question is: are you a Path Finder? Bold enough to challenge what's possible. Collaborative enough to build it together. Driven enough to make it happen.

We don't just hire for roles, we hire for mindset. We look for people who communicate with honesty, collaborate without ego, embrace change with energy, and take real ownership of what they build.

We're not looking for people who think the same, we're looking for people who want to grow with us.

• Be Kind — because respect, trust, and honest feedback make great teams stronger.
• Go Beyond — because good is never enough when excellence is the standard.
• Craft Together — because the best ideas don't happen in silos.
• Enjoy the Journey — because growth lives outside the comfort zone.
• Own It — because real impact starts with accountability.

If this feels like your kind of adventure, let's build something together.

Diversity & Inclusion

At SAMY, difference is not something we accommodate, it's what makes us stronger.
With a team made up of 70% women and more than 35 different nationalities, our different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences challenge our thinking, sharpen our creativity, and push us to build better work, and a better company.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive. And if you need support or adjustments along the way, we'll make sure you have what you need to do your best work.

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