Financial Controller Spain & Portugal

The role

In We Are Social Madrid we’re looking for a Financial Controller.

If you like to keep track of business, see how the numbers can speak to us, are flexible in operations but structured in mindset, like to plan and oversee but don’t mind getting your hands full on work, you might be the one we are looking for.

A Finance Controller is a key person in the way we need to conduct business, since she/he will keep track of everything related to finance in our business and operations, including: P&L, Accounting, Reporting, Purchases Order, Invoicing, Revenues and Expenses Control.

This role is key in our young but growing and successful offices in Madrid and Portugal, with a cross departmental relationship mostly with the Client Services , Operations and People & Culture Teams, plus close and almost daily relation with our offices in Milan and London.

Job responsibilities

• Build and support the monthly reporting and P&L for HQ.
• Monthly accounting review.
• Cash flow balance and planning.
• Act as business partner of the Managing Director and Client leads to help them build the best commercial approach, financial proposals, and similar to ensure profitability, flexibility and efficiency.
• Be a business partner for the Client Services team by supporting them with profitability tracking, budgets, financial process, and others.
• Coordination and guidance in finance/administrative tasks for client services (PO’s, Quotation, Invoicing, Revenues, Expenses, etc.).
• Tracks and analyse key financial metrics and operational procedures to foster process improvements.
• Develop a procurement strategy and procedure for suppliers.
• Budget build and control.
• Financial Forecast.
• Suppliers payment and control.
• Invoice supervision and revenue control.
• Relation and control of external consultants. Global audit support.
• Support to the management of any financial issue.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Supervision, operation and maintenance of the agency ERP’s.
• Keep track record of contracts from clients and suppliers.
• Support or oversee other administrative and logistical tasks.
• Oversee and train our Office Manager in her administrative support tasks.  
• Work alongside all teams to educate them on financial processes, concepts and vision.

We will appreciate it positively:

• Business understanding of the Portuguese market.
• Knowledge of ERP implementation.
• Previous experience in advertising agencies, creative environments, production companies, studios, or similar type of companies is a plus. 

Requirements

• 6-7 years of  experience in the same role or in audit/consultant companies.
• BA in Administration, Economics, Engineer or other Financial related studies.
• Background or understanding in the advertising, digital or media business is a plus.
• Knowledge of the main Spanish and Portuguese accountant and tax rules.
• Good people relations, We Are Social both in our business and in our office.
• Good at fast-paced, flexible and open working environments.
• Detail and result oriented.
• Team player.
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Excellent Office user (specially Excel of course).
• Excellent English speaker ( Portuguese or Italian is a plus).

Benefits

Life at We Are Social

We are a global network that combines the atmosphere of a small agency with the opportunities of a large one. At We Are Social you’ll find a dynamic and flexible work environment, and a team of professionals with great ideas, and a better ❤️.

Benefits

🖥️ Hybrid work format.

🏠 Remote monthly allowance.

🏝️Work from anywhere at Easter, July, August and Christmas.

🌏 Work in any other office in the network for up to 10 days a year.

😎22 days holiday, plus 3 additional days at Easter, 3 or 4 at Christmas and on your birthday.

🥗& 🚍 Monthly allowance to pay for your food, transport or childcare expenses.

💸 Flexible remuneration.

🤸🏽‍♂️Access to a wide network of gyms and physiotherapy and therapy services thanks to Wellhub (Gympass).

📚 Continuous and workflow-based training.

💭 English classes

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that ED&I at all levels are crucial to creative innovation, so we are actively building a culture where everyone has equal opportunities.

A culture where people have the tools they need to be their best selves and to focus on creating career-defining work. To achieve this we foster a free environment, where diversity of ideas and honesty are respected and helps us to be better.

If you need any support or adjustments during the selection process, please let us know through your application.

Our work

f you want to know more about us, you can visit our website or our  social media.