SENIOR IT FINANCE CONTROLLER – COO, RISK & COMPLIANCE (ODS)

Senior IT Finance Controller – COO, RISK & COMPLIANCE (ODS) Country.
Spain Analysis & Control Expert I Open Digital Services is the software development company of Santander Group powering the next generation of banks by creating innovative banking products and implementing them in collaboration with Santander Group Affiliates.
Santander Group is one of the world's largest financial institutions and the Eurozone's leader, we're committed to being the best Digital Bank with Branches in the industry.
Our mission at ODS is to design and support an advanced digital and omnichannel platform, ensuring the best customer experience using cutting-edge technology.
Openbank, our flagship partner, is where we develop our most advanced concepts first.
Be part of our Best-in-Class  team and help us create unique value for our customers!    Join us to tackle exciting tech challenges in an agile environment, benefiting from learning, growth, and local and international career opportunities in a modern, diverse setting.
Mission and responsibilities.
- Being a single point of contact in the relationship with countries, guaranteeing the reconciliation of accounts.
- Coordinate and centralize the annual budgetary exercise three years ahead.
- Design the zero-based budget for the start-up of new projects.
- Control running cost and estimate impact according to the different drivers and volumes.
- Structure, report and explain the status of the projects to the Headquarters.
- Perform monthly closings and prepare reports for Financial Management.
- Plan and follow up on the SW amortization schedule.
- Monitor the rate of accrual vs.
budget, deliverables, identify risks and propose mitigating actions.
- Ensuring any reconciliation breaks are investigated and solved on a timely basis, considering both tactical and strategic initiatives.
- Communicating with internal stakeholders to solve queries.
- Ensuring the efficient operation of a robust control environment within Openbank To be successful in the role you must have.
- At least 8 years of experience as an IT Controller, in IT or Banking services.
- High level of commitment.
- Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to balance high-level strategic thinking with day-to-day practice.
- Excellent communication skills.
Ability to communicate confidently, clearly, and accurately at all levels.
- A confident self-initiative attitude.
- Control mindset.
- Attention to details.
- A strong sense of belonging and the ability to work independently.
- Spanish (High Level), English (High Level) - Excel (High Level), Powerpoint (High Level), Power BI (High Level) - Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or similar field.
What do we offer? - Joining a dynamic and agile company undergoing international expansion.
- Working in start-up mode with the support of the Santander Group.
- Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
- Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.
- Collaborating on international projects in different countries.
- Excellent work environment, social clubs and frequent events.
Would you like to grow with us? Join our team! ODS is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.
We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.
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