Job Description
Finance Business and Operational Controller

Your future career

 

We are seeking a Controller to join our Group Controlling, team in a role at the heart of our business operations. You'll work in full collaboration with operations teams, monitoring key performance topics directly connected to company performance and development whilst building positive relationships with PMOs and key partners across the organization.

Position is reporting to Finance Controller Director Iberia. The role is based in our Madrid offices, hybrid mode (50% presence required).

 

 

Your future missions and responsibilities

 

  • Lead and ensure accurate, timely financial close, management reporting .
  • Ensure compliance with local requirements and Group policies
  • Maintain strong internal controls, drive process improvements and automation across reporting.
  • Review income-statement subtotals from revenue to EBIT, track performance variances and the risks they create versus targets.
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisers and Group Finance.
  • Perform daily accounting activities and allocate closing tasks to meet monthly deadlines.
  • Prepare and explain monthly variance analysis (budget vs actual and prior period) with actionable insights.
  • Implement audit recommendations.
  • Monitor KPIs and contribute to improvement initiatives.
  • Drive automation of recurring reports and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Regular interaction with commercial, operations and payroll teams to ensure accurate treatment of financial data.

 

 

Key accountabilities:

 

  • Financial Close & Reporting:

 

    • Own month end and year end close: prepare and review journal entries, accruals, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
    • Prepare management reporting packs and KPI dashboards for the leadership and Group (variance analysis, commentary).
    • Ensure consolidation deliverables to the Group are accurate and on time.

 

  • Design, document, enforce compliance to Magellan policies and process workflows.
  • Audit & External Relations:

 

    • Contact for external auditors for statutory and internal audits.
    • Support statutory and tax audits, respond to auditor enquiries.
    • Coordinate with Group Finance, tax and legal teams on crossborder matters.
  • Contribute to ERP improvements, automation, reporting tools and processes best practices.

 

Who Are We Looking for?

 

We look people willing to participate in the group’s growth. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what's next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

 

• Proven experience as a financial controller or business controller with delivery-focused approach and "business partner" mindset.

• Advanced Excel proficiency and experienced PowerPoint user with strong presentation skills.

• Ability to handle large data sets and analytical skills to deep dive into topics whilst maintaining big picture perspective.

• Proficient English language skills for international collaboration.

• Team spirit with caring approach to teammates and ability to thrive in fast-paced, highly dynamic environments.

• Previous experience as a SAP power user would be advantageous.

• Proficiency in English, written & spoken for international collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Additional language skills would be beneficial depending on regional requirements.

 

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Information at a Glance
Request ID:  303402
Posting Start Date:  3/18/26
Job Area:  Business Enablement
Work Site:  Hybrid
Contract Type:  Permanent
Brand:  Worldline
Job Location:  Spain - Madrid