Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Openbank

Country: Spain

Join Openbank, the 100% digital bank of the Santander Group, where innovation meets opportunity With over 2 million customers across Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, we're leading the way in digital banking. From loans and mortgages to a cutting-edge, fully automated investment platform, our products are transforming the industry.

At Openbank, we pride ourselves on simplicity, agility, and security, earning us the title of the most recommended Spanish bank among our customers. Technology is in our DNA and we are constantly developing new digital solutions and products. And we're not stopping there At Openbank we are proud to be a bank that is gaining more and more international presence, we have just landed in the United States and we have plans to launch in Mexico.

If you're passionate about digital innovation, eager to make an impact, and ready to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company, then we want to hear from you Join us and be part of our journey to redefine banking for the digital age

**Mission and responsibilities**:
This role focuses on data analysis to provide valuable information to aid decision making. Interprets large volumes of financial and operational data to show analysis such as profit and loss accounts at different levels: by Project / Cost Center / Area / Business Unit. Identify trends, predict future results and offer data-based recommendations to improve the efficiency and profitability of the projects.

**Tasks**:

- Develop and manage budgets for technology projects and operations.
- Cost monitoring, identifying opportunities to optimize and reduce expenses.
- Prepare detailed financial reports and cost-benefit analyses for senior management.
- Process automation and preparation of economic dashboard.
- Coordinate and centralize the annual budgetary exercise three years ahead.
- Design the zero-based budget for the set-up of new projects.
- Control running cost and estimate impact according to the different drivers and volumes.
- Perform monthly closings and prepare reports for Financial Management.
- Plan and follow up on the SW amortization schedule.
- Monitor the accrual vs budget, deliverables, identify risks and propose mitigating actions.
- Ensuring any reconciliation breaks are investigated and solved on a timely basis, considering both tactical and strategic initiatives.
- Communicating with internal stakeholders to solve queries.
- Ensuring the efficient operation of a robust control environment within Openbank.

**Requirements**:

- Degree in: Engineering or Business Administration.
- At least 3 years of experience as an IT Controller in Tech Companies.
- Mastery of computer programming tools for process automation.
- Excel (High Level), Powerpoint (High Level), Power BI (High Level).
- Spanish (High Level), English (High Level).
- High level of commitment.
- Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to balance high-level strategic thinking with day-to-day practice.
- Ability to communicate confidently, clearly, and accurately at all levels.
- A confident self-initiative attitude.
- Control mindset.
- Attention to details.
- A strong sense of belonging and the ability to work independently.

**What do we offer?**
- Joining a dynamic and agile company undergoing international expansion.
- Working in start-up mode with the support of the Santander Group.
- Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
- Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.
- Collaborating on international projects in different countries.
- Excellent work environment, social clubs and frequent events.

Would you like to grow with us? Join our team
- Openbank is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status. _
- We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. _
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