Strategic Cost Controller & Finance Partner

SICPA; Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SICPA in Madrid is seeking a finance professional to monitor, analyze, and control OPEX across multiple organizations. You will prepare monthly reports for Function Heads and Finance Management, and partner with leaders during planning cycles to provide insights and strategic support.

The role requires 5-8 years in controlling or reporting, strong Excel/PowerBI skills, and ERP experience; fluent English is essential, French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 5-8 years experience ideally in controlling, reporting or related sector.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerBI are a major asset.
• Experience in SAP/S4Hana ERP.
• Analytical mind-set, attention to detail.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Team Spirit & (internal-) customer oriented.
• Fast learner, works independently with ability to multi-task.
• Fluent in English, French would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and manage different cost centers across several organizations.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly financial reports to Function Heads and Finance Management.
• Act as a key finance partner to leaders during OPEX and CAPEX planning and monitoring cycles, providing financial insights and strategic support.
• Prepare the Forecast and Budget processes by gathering, validating, and analyzing data, and by preparing the related presentations.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions, supplier invoices, and investment requests to ensure alignment with budget and compliance standards.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to Function Heads to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Contribute to ongoing system and process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing financial transparency, efficiency, and automation.
• Deliver administrative support to Head of Business Controlling

Skills

Excel

PowerBI

Financial analysis

Cost control

Budgeting

Fluent English

French (asset)

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

SAP/S4Hana ERP

Job description

SICPA in Madrid is seeking a finance professional to monitor, analyze, and control OPEX across multiple organizations. You will prepare monthly reports for Function Heads and Finance Management, and partner with leaders during planning cycles to provide insights and strategic support.

The role requires 5-8 years in controlling or reporting, strong Excel/PowerBI skills, and ERP experience; fluent English is essential, French is a plus.