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**,**Finance & Control - HR**Focused Profile**to join its team

As part of the Finance & Control department and reporting to the Senior Control Manager, the Associate Manager will play a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the institution, with a particular focus on HR-related activities. While specialized in HR controlling, the role will also collaborate in wider controlling activities, supporting other departments and institutional goals.

This position is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical skills, experience in budgeting and forecasting, and a proactive approach to process improvement and data-driven decision-making.

**Why IE University?**

With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has revolutionized business education through innovative 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 the 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**:

- Support the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes across business units.
- Provide financial analysis, presentations, and reporting to support strategic decisions.
- Perform variance analysis between actuals and budgets, identifying key drivers.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs for senior leadership.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful financial data delivery.
- Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and cost control.
- Collaborate with control and systems teams to improve automation and reporting tools.
- Perform ad-hoc analyses to support operational and strategic initiatives.
- Forecast headcount and personnel costs aligned with institutional planning cycles.
- Analyze HR data trends (turnover, compensation, headcount evolution) and deliver actionable insights.
- Develop tailored HR reporting tools and support HR leadership with financial visibility.
- Recommend ways to optimize HR-related costs while aligning with organizational priorities.

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

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Master’s degree or experience in accounting/consulting (Big Four background is a plus).
- Previous experience in HR Controlling is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with different departments, especially HR and operations.
- Proactive mindset and continuous improvement orientation.

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._