Industrial Controller - Maternity Cover

Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions. About the client: Our client is a global food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, offering more than 30 local brands. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Industrial Controller to join our Operations Control team based in Barcelona for a 6-month maternity cover . The successful candidate will act as a Finance Business Partner for our industrial operations, ensuring accurate information, anticipating deviations, and proposing mitigation plans . Strategy & Planning Act as a Finance Business Partner to deliver targeted cost and efficiencies . Monitor deviations and provide forecasts including mitigation plans and R&O (Risks & Opportunities) . Translate factory performance into financial impacts for different countries and business units . Operational Execution & Reporting Perform financial monthly closing with accuracy and on time . Develop and deliver monthly financial reports for plant operations, providing KPIs and dashboards for decision-making . Manage budget calculations including Standard Costs for the full portfolio of materials . Ensure the reliability of figures by connecting with the main stakeholders of the position . Value Delivery Support management in cost optimization, innovation, and continuous improvement projects . Conduct robust analysis on all operational buckets (materials, activities, and overheads) to provide fact-based proposals . Support CAPEX preparation and investment analysis. Support audits and implement corrective actions when needed. Cross-functional collaboration The position is part of the Finance department but maintains a strong connection with Operations. Work with multiple stakeholders such as: Factory teams, local controllers of other factories, region Europe finance team, and operations main areas. Report directly to the Industrial Controller Manager Europe. Requirements Degree in Business Administration or Economics. 3+ years of experience , preferably in an FMCG company. High level in Excel is a must. Experience in SAP FI is highly valued to ensure autonomy. Advanced English is mandatory. Strong capacity for analysis and ability to understand the story behind the numbers. Self-organization and orientation to results and deadlines . Availability for a 6-month full-time contract (Maternity Cover)