Project Business Finance Controller – Iberia

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Act as a strategic finance partner for the Iberia Zone Solution Center (ZSC), owning a broad portfolio that spans project controlling, end‑to‑end financial processes, compliance and continuous improvement.

This role combines strong financial acumen, advanced analytical capabilities and the ability to act as a true business partner to operational teams. The Project Business Finance Controller plays a central role in safeguarding the integrity of financial processes, steering Sub‑P&L performance, automating and simplifying reporting, and ensuring robust governance and compliance.

• Lead end‑to‑end project controlling for strategic and high‑impact deals.
• Provide oversight and financial assurance on the total portfolio, ensuring early detection of deviations, risks, and opportunities without full hands‑on controlling.
• Actively participate in project reviews, ensuring transparency on project performance, risks, contingencies, and opportunities.
• Own the preparation and validation of forecasts (Project Forecast at Completion, Monthly Pacing, Rolling Forecast) for strategic deals.
• Provide actionable financial insights that translate into concrete operational decisions to improve margins and cash generation.

• Act as the finance owner for a Sub‑P&L, with accountability for topline, gross margin, and overhead absorption.
• Own provisions, ensuring accuracy, adequate coverage, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Monitor and enhance key performance metrics across product lines: productivity, cost deviations, cash, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for the Sub‑P&L scope.
• Lead monthly closing activities, ensuring strong financial discipline.

• Lead the ZSC's core financial operations, owning the reliability and efficiency of upstream, multi‑product financial processes, including warranty management.
• Ensure financial processes are standardized, well‑controlled, and scalable.
• Identify and implement digitalization and simplification opportunities across core financial workflows.
• Act as a reliable point of reference for cross‑functional teams on financial process matters.
• Support broader finance transformation initiatives, with focus on data quality and automation.

• Act as the compliance lead for the ZSC, owning the internal control framework.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and timely resolution of findings.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Promote compliance with project, accounting, and financial processes at all times.

• Fluent in Spanish and good level of English.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, controlling or an equivalent position.

• Flexible schedule to adjust work hours.
• Hybrid work plan, with remote work from home.
• Holy Pack: purchase additional vacation days.
• Floating Holidays: exchange holidays for other days.
• Sabbatical Pack: up to 2 months of unpaid leave.
• Global Family Leave Policy: mandatory paid conditions for parental or care needs.
• Health and wellness platform access (Wellwo).
• Wellhub network of gyms and sports centers.
• On‑site medical service.
• Career Hub: AI‑driven professional development platform.
• Share ownership program.
• Recognition program with rewards.
• Life…