Strategic Cash Flow Controller

Jobtailor; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JobTailor, Barcelona-based, seeks a finance professional to monitor and improve cash flow, working capital, and related metrics. You will translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leaders and drive cross-functional collaboration to strengthen cash discipline.

The role requires 4+ years in finance/audit, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English. ERP experience (SAP) is a plus; on-site position in Spain.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• +4 years of experience in audit or finance, with exposure to balance sheet analysis, cash flow and working capital management.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet mechanics, cash flow dynamics and net working capital drivers, with the ability to connect financial performance to business activities.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with high rigor and attention to detail.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Experience with ERP and reporting tools (e.g. SAP, consolidation systems) is a plus.
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse net working capital, explaining key movements vs prior periods, budget and forecast.
• Deep dive into receivables, payables, inventory and operational drivers.
• Identify risks, anomalies and opportunities to improve cash generation.
• Translate financial movements into business-driven insights in coordination with key functions.
• Prepare and review Group cash flow forecasts, ensuring alignment across actuals and budget/forecast.
• Build a clear bridge between EBITDA, working capital, CapEx and other cash drivers.
• Validate assumptions and challenge inputs to ensure robust cash flow projections.
• Deliver regular reporting on NWC and cash flow performance.
• Analyse variances and provide clear, structured explanations for management.
• Support preparation of presentations and decision-making materials.
• Enhance cash flow reporting and working capital tracking.
• Drive consistency in definitions, methodologies and interpretation across the Group.
• Lead automation initiatives, including: Entity-level cash flow visibility, Aligned consolidated cash flow reporting.
• Partner with key departments including Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Controlling, and Operations.
• Collaborate across functions to strengthen cash culture and discipline.

Skills

net working capital analysis

cash flow forecasting

balance sheet analysis

financial data translation

variance analysis

cash generation improvement

EBITDA analysis

CapEx management

financial reporting

automation initiatives

analytical skills

attention to detail

proactive mindset

continuous improvement

communication skills

collaboration

presentation preparation

decision-making support

risk identification

business-driven insights

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

JobTailor, Barcelona-based, seeks a finance professional to monitor and improve cash flow, working capital, and related metrics. You will translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leaders and drive cross-functional collaboration to strengthen cash discipline.

The role requires 4+ years in finance/audit, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English. ERP experience (SAP) is a plus; on-site position in Spain.