Financial Controller

Overview Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we've grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry.

Financial Controller

Location : Ebury Madrid Office - 4 days a week, office-based working (1 day from home office)

Role The Finance team is a strong and growing part of the business. We\'re looking for an individual who can support and challenge us in our journey to take finance to the next level.

The Financial Controller will work within the Financial Control and Reporting (FC&R) team, reporting directly to the Head of Financial Reporting. The FC&R team is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records both locally and at a Group level, including internal and external IFRS and local GAAP reporting, as well as reporting to the parent company, Santander. In addition, this team is responsible for complex accounting areas such as IFRS 9 and 13, IFRS 16, IAS 36, IAS 38, etc. The role will incorporate establishing and enhancing control measures and identifying opportunities for Ebury to be more efficient and effective.

You will be instrumental in delivering an efficient and effective Financial Control framework across our global operations. The Finance team is a commercially focused, business partnering team, where you will work with key business control owners throughout the organisation.

This is a position that will require a high level of collaboration and flexibility.

Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding of all workstream areas within the FC&R team, and be able to provide technical support and backup on every area.

Oversee the implementation of effective internal controls within the various processes. Serve as the liaison between FC&R and the internal control and internal audit functions in the business.

Become an expert on the Netsuite accounting system, and act as a technical controller of Netsuite, including maintenance of controls and chart of accounts, customisation and automation projects, etc.

Contribute to financial reporting, including the monthly analysis of subsidiary and / or group results, both in a performance and reviewer capacity.

Manage subsidiary audits, including coordination of all auditor requests and ensuring adherence to deadlines

Perform technical accounting analysis as needed; for example, determine the appropriate accounting treatment and booking models for new FX products or new accounting areas (e.g. implementation of IFRS 2)

Support the Santander and Regulatory reporting teams as needed

Serve as a leader on the team, to coordinate ad-hoc projects or BAU workstreams

Support the development of a culture of ownership and accountability for identifying and initiating change that will improve processes, controls, and systems

Proactively engage with all functional areas across Ebury\'s global operations, and external parties, undertaking an analytical review of processes, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and advising on improvements and efficiencies to provide timely reporting to external parties.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the capacity to adapt to the changing environment, as well as have critical thinking and strong communication skills. The candidate will need to effectively collaborate and employ innovative practices, to increase efficiencies both in finance as well as across the business.

Required Experience Finance professional with at least 7-10 years of relevant experience; Big 4 is a plus

Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis

IFRS knowledge is required

Internal controls knowledge is required

Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus

Have an understanding of financial services. Experience in a FinTech or banking environment is a plus

Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting system

Strong leadership skills, ability to collaborate with others

Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large amounts of data without compromising accuracy

Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines

High adaptability - ability to cope with product, system and role and responsibility change in a rapidly growing company

About Us Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.

Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.

Hard work pays off : in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times : 1000 Europe\'s Fastest-Growing Companies.

None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement : our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector.

At Ebury, we\'re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We\'re proud to have active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture, including our Women\'s Network , LGBTQIA+ Network , and Veterans Network . These communities provide spaces for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration across our global teams.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.

Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.

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