Associate Manager, Finance

Overview:
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's **Finance & Control**is looking for an **Associate Manager**to join its team

He/She, under the direction of the Finance & Control department and reporting to the Senior Control Manager, operates control data, support the annual budget process, prepares all kinds of control statements and reports. He/She is responsible for managing and communicating information within the institution’s control duties. He/She will play an integral and key role in the production and reporting of information within the Finance & Control department.

**Why IE University?**

With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.

**Our Purpose**

At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.

As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.

Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.

**Our People**

At IE we are:

- People-driven
- Change Builders
- Autonomy Enthusiasts
- Communication Enthusiasts
- Knowledge Champions

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in **Madrid - IE Tower.**

**Responsibilities**:
**Your role as a Associate Director will involve**:

- Provide financial analysis, forecasts, and presentations to support decision-making.
- Prepare profitability reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) for business units.
- Support the annual budgeting process based on business inputs.
- Analyse differences between budget and actual results.
- Perform ad-hoc business analysis to spot trends, gaps, or improvements.
- Work closely with business teams to explain results and support strategic actions.
- Maintain up-to-date forecasts to help with better planning.
- Create dashboards and improve reports for management visibility.
- Ensure financial data is accurate, clear, and delivered on time.
- Look for ways to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
- Keep control systems and processes effective and updated.
- Prepare clear financial statements and written reports.
- Work with control and systems teams to improve automation and processes.

Qualifications:
**To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
- Master’s degree in Management, Accounting or related field or experience with accounting firms is desired.
- Previous experience in Big Four is desirable.
- Fluency and proficiency in professional English and Spanish.
- Minimum three years of experience.
- Knowledge of control/business analysis techniques and generally accepted accounting practise.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with ERPs: Microsoft Dynamics or other financial reporting tools is required.
- Experience in data management and big data tools, analytics and control will be considered.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and successfully meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate with internal clients and train staff, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours
- At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process._