Job Purpose

Position: Senior Financial Controller (m/f/d)
Department: Finance & Operations
Location: Madrid
Reporting to: Senior Director Finance & Operations
Type of contract: Fixed-term with possibility of extension
Employment type: Full time (Mon- Fri)
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2024

Working closely with the Senior Controllers and Accounting Team, the Senior Financial Controller is responsible for delivering financial transparency and analysis and the full range of controlling matters, operational and strategic, supporting managers and coordinators across the organisation to fulfil their financial management responsibilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Be a finance business partner to and support ECFR budget holders, Coordinators, and other stakeholders in financial controlling, advocating and bridging financial requirements
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts
• Operate processes and practices that ensure effective budgetary control
• Support effective management of individual budgets (projects, departments)
• Develop further and maintain effective Controlling structures, tools and processes and coach and develop budgeting skills in non Finance staff
• Work closely with the Accounting Team and support monthly closing of books
• Maintain and advance the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial system and be a key user
• Work closely to Development Team and provide financial support with proposals and donor reports
• Support the controlling team with grant audits and ad hoc request

Person Specification

• 5 years, hands-on controlling experience, preferably in a project based organisation
• Business degree or similar professional/educational standard
• Good knowledge and understanding of budgetary controls, financial management and processes, and project controlling
• Proficient in the use of modern accounting systems and controlling tools, as well as in MS Office
• A recognised accountancy qualification would be an advantage
• Self-reliant with high degree of ownership and customer focus; very reliable and quality driven
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. Knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage

What we offer

• A competitive salary according to profile
• Flexible working
• Generous leave policy
• An exciting environment in an innovative, pan-European think-tank
• An open and appreciative culture within the organisation
• High level of personal responsibility
• Committed multicultural and diverse colleagues from across Europe
• A workplace in the heart of Madrid

To Apply and Next steps

If this is of interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please use the apply button below to register and submit your cover letter and CV (max. 2 pg.)

Candidates must be eligible to work in Spain

Due to high volume of applicants, we are unable to communicate with all applicants individually. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider you have not been pre-selected.

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ECFR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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About us

The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is an award-winning international think-tank that aims to conduct cutting-edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space for decision-makers, activists and influencers to share ideas. We build coalitions for change at the European level and promote informed debate about Europe’s role in the world.

For general queries, please contact us at recruitment@ecfr.eu