Financial Controller - Iberia (Spain)

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SALARY : Up to €50,000 plus bonus

Location : Spain

Do you want to become part of the Hunter Douglas DREAM?

Hunter Douglas is the global market leader in window coverings, operating across 136 entities in over 100 countries.

Hunter Douglas is seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our Finance team. We’re building a strong Control Organisation within Zone EMEA, with a combined emphasis on technical accounting, financial control and regulatory compliance. This role will work closely with Zone and Divisional leaders, providing financial insight to support decision-making and ultimately contribute to the long-term success of our company.

In this role, you will be responsible for the financial reporting oversight of business units, with a scope that spans across our entities in Spain & Portugal. You will support the units in ensuring overall compliance with accounting and reporting policies. For the units, you are the go-to person when it comes to financial control. You will leverage your knowledge of the business and its main processes when reviewing and understanding the unit’s financial records.

In addition to financial reporting oversight, you will be a key partner in ensuring the successful roll-out and ongoing management of various initiatives such as GBS and SOX. You will help bridge the gap between the project implementation teams and the local units.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with an initial emphasis on being onsite more frequently to enhance team collaboration and effectively build relationships with stakeholders. As you become more integrated into the business, the expectation will shift to being onsite at least a few days per month. The Financial Controller should have the ability to travel a few times a month and visit our locations across the Iberian Peninsula.

Key responsibilities :

1. Compliance
   • Monitor overall compliance with Group Accounting Policy Manual
   • Support units in interpretation / application of accounting and reporting policies
   • Review monthly financial data and identify any areas where we are not aligned with group reporting policies
2. Partnership
   • Provide support to Central Control team on various topics
   • Work in conjunction with various Zone and Global teams to ensure adequate financial oversight on all EMEA units
3. Finance routines
   • Lead in-depth monthly BS, P&L and cash flow analysis for all units in your direct scope
   • Coordinate pre- and post-close financial accounting and reporting routines
   • Periodic / ad-hoc review and approval of manual journals
4. Regulatory compliance
   • Ensure statutory and tax compliance
   • Coordinate statutory and tax audits in your jurisdiction
   • Identify tax risks and proactively limit tax exposure
5. GBS / Shared services
   • Manage / monitor service requests to GBS
   • Accountability partner for BU to GBS
   • Evaluate GBS routines on a monthly basis on behalf of BU
6. People
   • Mentor and guide financial professionals at unit level, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
   • Provide coaching, training and development to enhance team’s skills and expertise
7. Other
   • Support Central Control team in group reporting and external audit
   • Provide M&A Accounting and Onboarding / Integration support
   • Sign-off on key transactions, in accordance with Zone Authority Limit

Interested in this role? Here’s what we’re looking for :

The Financial Controller :

1. is a person with extensive knowledge of the business
2. deep understanding of local GAAP requirements
3. proven track record as a leader that is able to manage multiple projects successfully to completion
4. believes in upholding ethical standards and has strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail
5. maintains an innovative and proactive attitude
6. never satisfied and always looking for ways to further optimise our financial reporting processes
7. able to collaborate with cross-functional teams
8. Ready to embrace change and functions best in a dynamic corporate environment.
9. Has strong verbal and written command of Portuguese, Spanish and English

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your resume / CV.

At Hunter Douglas, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence. We offer a supportive environment for professional growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

The closing date for this role is 7 March 2025. All applications will be responded to after this date.