GBfoods

Our history begins with our brand, Gallina Blanca, founded in Barcelona in 1937. But this is only the beginning of a long and exciting journey.

Today, with turnover of around €1,3 Billion and a staff of around 3,600 employees, GBfoods is present in more than 50 countries in Europe and Africa. They include Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Nigeria, Ghana, Algeria and Senegal, among others.

We are also proud of our well-known historical brands in each one of these countries, such as Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, D&L, Grand’Italia and Blå Band, among others. Some of these dearly beloved brands have been in consumers’ kitchens for more than 150 years, to the point where they are now an integral part of the local culture.

Job description

Job description:

We are looking for a Temporary Controller based in Barcelona to support the Finance team across Europe and the Spain Business Unit. The role combines financial analysis, reporting and business partnering to support business decisions in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support monthly closing, budgeting and forecasting processes for Europe and Spain.

• Consolidate and analyse financial information across countries.

• Analyse performance against budget, forecast and prior year, identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities.

• Provide financial support and insights to Spain BU stakeholders.

• Prepare management reports, financial analyses and business cases.

• Support the improvement of controlling and reporting processes.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• At least 1-2 years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering and/or Audit.

• Advanced Excel skills and good command of PowerPoint.

• Fluent English and Spanish.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a business-oriented mindset.

• Proactive and organised, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

• Desirable: Experience in a multinational environment and familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools.

Note: Temporary position with a start date as soon as possible and an initial contract until May 30, 2027, with the possibility of an extension up to a maximum total duration of 9 months.