Senior Financial Controller

Ventós Group is an international company specialized in the distribution and production of Essential Oils & Aroma Chemicals, with Headquarters located in Barcelona, Spain. The group has 9 subsidiaries around the world.

We believe our people are our most important asset, so we offer a dynamic international working

environment with constant opportunities for development.

Following our growth and expansion strategy, we are looking to strengthen our team by incorporating a Senior Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the monthly and annual accounting closings of subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with deadlines and Group accounting policies.
• Review balance sheets and income statements, focusing on significant items and validating reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and closing adjustments.
• Identify accounting issues, define corrective actions with local teams, and follow up until they are resolved.
• Prepare and analyse financial reporting, explaining trends in results and margins, as well as major variances against budget and the previous financial year.
• Coordinate subsidiary budgets and forecasts, reviewing the consistency of underlying assumptions and proposing actions to address variances.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts and financing requirements, as well as overdue customer balances, payments, and inventory levels.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring consistency in the information reported for consolidation purposes.
• Liaise with external advisors to review accounting adjustments and monitor compliance with local statutory obligations.
• Act as the main point of contact for subsidiary audits, coordinating documentation and the resolution of audit findings.
• Review internal controls and drive improvements in accounting and financial processes, promoting consistent practices across subsidiaries.
• Report risks and significant issues to the Finance Department, providing analysis and concrete recommendations for action.

Required Profile

• University degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, Accounting and Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
• More than 5 years of experience in financial controlling, auditing, or accounting roles, with hands-on experience in financial closings and financial statement analysis.
• Strong accounting knowledge and the ability to independently review accounting records, identify errors, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience in financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and cash flow monitoring.
• Experience in international environments and coordination with subsidiaries will be considered an asset.
• Advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of Power Query, Power BI, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central will be an advantage.
• Strong English skills, with the ability to independently conduct meetings and discuss accounting and financial matters. French will be considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, initiative, and sound judgement, with the ability to prioritise tasks, resolve issues, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

What do we expect from you?

• We are looking for someone who takes an active interest in the day-to-day operations of our subsidiaries, understands the figures, is confident in challenging them, and can turn financial analysis into concrete improvement actions.

Additional Information

We offer a benefits package which includes:

• Remote work: 1 full day and 2 afternoons per week
• Flexible working hours
• Free language classes and access to other training courses
• Health insurance
• Shared spaces for after-work activities
• Subsidized meals and breakfast service
• Corporate paddle tennis court for employees and their families