Senior Finance Specialist Accounting & Control

Senior Finance Specialist Accounting & Control

Are you passionate about financial accuracy, process improvement, and making a real impact on business decisions? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to further your career in finance within a dynamic, international environment? If this sounds like you, Cefetra could be your next career move!

Who we are

Cefetra Ibérica is the Spanish subsidiary of the Cefetra Group and is based in Madrid. The Cefetra Group consists of various agricultural and food ingredients trading and supply chain management companies with leading brands in the ingredients business. Together we employ over 700 people in 35 offices in 20 countries around the world. We work closely together to provide the best possible service to our customers.

We develop supply chains with suppliers and create value by sourcing and supplying raw materials to the global food and feed industry. Check out our corporate movie here.

Job requirements

As a Senior Finance Specialist Accounting & Control, you will play a hybrid role bridging management control and accounting operations. Your mission is to ensure the accuracy, transparency, and reliability of financial information, while actively contributing to the improvement of internal processes. You will act as a key link between accounting and business insight, supporting informed decision-making and driving operational efficiency across the organization.

Your responsibilities are:

• Support the Financial Controller in improving financial planning and reporting processes.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, KPIs, and variance analyses to support business decisions.
• Take an active role in monthly and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies and standards.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Support audit processes, coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Contribute to automation, standardization, and process optimization within the finance function.
• Ensure strong communication and alignment between accounting, controlling, and operational teams.

You are. Most importantly, you have a business-oriented mindset and the ability to translate complex financial issues into actionable insights. To be successful within Cefetra, it is important to have a 'self-starter' mentality, to be open-minded and curious. You will also be able to identify with the following requirements:

• You will have at least 6 years' experience in audit (preferably Big4) or corporate finance within technically demanding environments.
• You have a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• You have strong technical knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP and Taxes.
• You will have strong process analysis skills and a focus on continuous improvement.
• You are fluent in both Spanish and English, both verbally and in writing. You'll need to use both languages on a daily basis.

Our offer

A unique opportunity to help grow Cefetra and join a dynamic team, within an existing multinational. We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs, but please note we offer the following:

• An excellent package of working conditions. Of course, a good base salary, holiday allowance, etc.
• an open environment where you'll get responsibility, freedom and all the possibilities to learn new programs, software or tools.
• Our colleagues are our most important ingredient. We support your career by investing in your development.

If this sounds like you
Interested in an interview? Please apply below and we will contact you a.s.a.p. Or contact Lola Ojanguren our HR Manager via lojanguren. She will be happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process.

Recruitment, consulting other temp/secondment agency?
We appreciate the interest, but we seek all our candidates directly. We understand that you would like to present your candidates our interesting positions, but this is not how we have structured our recruitment process. This means that all unsolicited profiles offered will be treated as direct applications to our vacancies.

Any questions about this vacancy? Please don't hesitate to contact me.

Apply to one of our vacancies and our recruiter will contact you in case of a first match or if further info is required.

Based on a telephone intake, we would love to get to know you further. For sure you have some questions for us too?

After the first conversations, we would like to introduce you to some other people in the team and/or company to ensure there is a good match on both sides. If this is the case....we will make you an offer!

Apply now

Cefetra Dairy

Cefetra Dairy

It’s in your hands at Cefetra Group. Check out our vacancies.