Global Financial Controller

TAPTAP Digital

Job Location:

Madrid - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who we are
At Taptap we are not just shaping the future of advertising technologywe are building it today. Guided by teamwork respect and determination we challenge the status quo connect ideas with impact and create innovative solutions that drive real results. Our culture thrives on visionary thinking collaboration and a deep respect for peoplebecause good people doing great things is what makes us stronger.

As a global team we believe in pushing boundaries fostering growth and exceeding expectations. We are authentic ambitious and passionate about what we do and we never settle for less than excellence. If youre looking to be part of a company that values creativity problem-solving and the power of technology wed love to hear from you.

Short Job Description
Reporting directly to the SVP Global Finance the companys maximum financial leader and based in Madrid Spain the Global Financial Controller will play a highly visible strategic role in shaping the next stage of Taptaps finance function. This person will be a key partner in financial reporting to shareholders translating numbers into business insight and ensuring Finance provides the strategic rationale behind performance risks and opportunities.

The Global Financial Controller will supervise and coordinate the financial management of multiple countries consolidating accounting and tax information through robust local processes and global policies. Beyond ensuring transparency efficiency and compliance this role will actively influence how financial information drives business decisions and will lead the automation and AI-enablement of the Finance and Administration function.

What you will do

Financial Accounting & Close

Lead and coordinate month-end and year-end closings across business units within scope ensuring accuracy strong analysis and a clear strategic narrative behind the numbers.
Oversee general ledger integrity reconciliations and consolidation of financial information.
Manage intercompany processes ensuring accurate tracking reconciliation and eliminations for consolidation.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Supervise billing revenue reconciliation and accounts receivable processes.
Ensure proper validation and reconciliation of supplier invoices and purchase processes.

Treasury & Cash Management

Coordinate payments and collections across multiple markets including intercompany flows.
Own cash flow forecasts and translate liquidity trends into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Financial Reporting Control & Strategic Insight

Be a key contributor to reports and analysis prepared for shareholders ensuring financial information is accurate consistent and translated into a clear business narrative.
Provide the strategic rationale behind variances risks and opportunities helping the business understand how the figures influence performance priorities and decisions.
Own recurring and ad hoc financial reporting for HQ senior leadership and shareholder materials ensuring outputs are clear consistent and decision-oriented.
Ensure compliance with KPIs accounting deadlines and internal controls across subsidiaries while proactively flagging risks opportunities and decisions required.
Lead the finance automation roadmap including ERP optimization (NetSuite) process redesign and the practical implementation of AI tools within the finance team.
Analyze FX margin working capital and profitability drivers connecting financial variances to commercial and operational decisions.
Build scalable automated reporting processes that reduce manual effort and improve the speed and quality of decision-making.

Tax & Audit

Ensure compliance with local tax legal and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Support internal and external audits ensuring timely and accurate delivery of information.

Team Leadership Business Partnership & Transformation

Lead and develop the accounting team within scope setting clear priorities raising the quality of output and building a more automated data-driven finance culture.
Act as a proactive financial partner to commercial operations HR and executive stakeholders challenging assumptions and supporting decisions with clear financial logic.
Identify inefficiencies make recommendations and lead end-to-end improvements across financial processes with minimal supervision.

Requirements of the role:

Degree in Accounting Finance or Economics. A masters degree will be a plus.
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Financial/Accounting/Controlling roles (ideally Big Four) including at least 3 years in regional or multi-country positions managing teams and working with senior finance leadership.
Exposure to accounting and consolidation in multiple countries is necessary.
ORACLE NetSuiteknowledge is a must.
Experience in Big Four highly appreciated.
Experience with SAP very desirable as well.
Advanced Level of English (C1) is a must.
Experience in financial statement consolidation financial planning auditing and preparing senior-level management/shareholder reporting.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience in fast growth tech companies will be extremely valued.
Overseas experience would be an important asset.
Experience in the digital advertising industry will be a plus.
Strong knowledge of financial processes and control requirements with the ability to connect accounting outputs to business performance and strategic decision-making.
Proven ability to understand business issues interpret the strategic implications of the figures and balance standardization efficiency and commercial impact.
Project management experience with a strong focus on ERP (Netsuite) development automation finance systems improvement and AI-enabled process transformation.
Ability to work independently with low supervision proactively set priorities make sound decisions and demonstrate strong ownership and judgment.
Strong curiosity for technology automation and AI with the ambition to lead change inside the finance function.
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and preparing information that supports board/shareholder-level discussions.
Well-developed interpersonal and teamwork skills are critical. Ability to network and develop relationships. Unquestionable integrity and trust.
Methodical organized and highly detail-oriented with the self-sufficiency to manage complexity and drive outcomes without waiting for direction.

Benefits

A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and profile.
Permanent position with strong opportunities for internal growth high exposure to senior leadership and the chance to shape a global finance transformation agenda within an international company.
Direct access to the companys senior finance leadership and a visible role in shareholder-level reporting and strategic decision support.
Opportunity to lead automation and AI initiatives that will redefine how the finance team operates.
Role based in our Madrid Spain office.

Join Us!
At Taptap diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe that different perspectives backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. We are team players who wont go solo thoughtful collaborators who value others ideas and ambitious professionals who refuse to accept the status quo.
If you are ready to make things happen own decisions and help build a smarter more automated finance function within a company creating tomorrow today apply now and help us build the future of advertising.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Who we areAt Taptap we are not just shaping the future of advertising technologywe are building it today. Guided by teamwork respect and determination we challenge the status quo connect ideas with impact and create innovative solutions that drive real results. Our culture thrives on visionary think...