Controlling Manager

Controlling Manager | Based in Barcelona

Kantox runs on numbers that need to be right. As Controlling Manager, you will lead a team of two controllers and act as a key business partner to the CFOO, CCO, and CEO. You will own management accounting and forward-looking financial planning end to end: from P&L forecasting and cash flow modelling to commercial controlling and process digitalization.

You will work in tandem with our Accounting Manager, who leads financial accounting, balance sheet control, and actuals. Your focus is everything forward-looking and analytical.

What you will work on

Team Leadership & Governance

• Managing, mentoring, and developing two direct reports: a Finance Controller and a Senior Commercial Controller
• Serving as the final review gate for internal management reporting, commercial performance reports, and monthly closing packages
• Preparing core input materials for the CFOO, CCO, and CEO for Board of Directors presentations and BNP Paribas Group interactions

Management Accounting & Financial Controlling

• Leading forward-looking P&L modelling and driver-based forecasting across all revenue and cost lines from top-line down to EBITDA
• Partnering with the Accounting Manager to translate balance sheet and cash data into predictive cash flow models, proactively flagging risks and bottlenecks
• Reviewing month-end P&L, revenue, cost of sales, and operational expenses, analysing variances vs. budget and translating actuals into actionable insights
• Overseeing monthly closing packages, BNP Paribas Group reporting, and regulatory filings to financial authorities including Banco de España and the FCA

Commercial Controlling & Business Partnership

• Driving revenue projections for budget cycles and rolling forecasts with sales leadership, alongside the definition of sales and CSM targets
• Partnering directly with the CCO to build business cases, evaluate organisational changes, simulate variable retribution schemes, and run stress tests
• Supervising the sales commission and bonus calculation process through to final approval
• Overseeing the revenue reporting package including waterfalls, commercial KPIs, and core SaaS metrics: CAC, LTV, payback, eMRR, and cohort analyses
• Conducting deep-dive analyses into product and customer profitability

Process Optimisation & Digitalization

• Leading the continuous optimisation, automation, and digitalization of controlling workflows, moving from manual data gathering to streamlined reporting
• Collaborating with Tech and Product to implement automated data pipelines, integrate internal systems, and expand Power BI dashboards
• Refining financial policies, internal controls, and budget approval workflows

The setup

You will be based in our Barcelona office in a hybrid model, reporting directly to the CFOO. You will work daily with commercial leadership, the Accounting team, and the Tech and Product functions. This is a senior role with direct influence on executive decision-making and a team of two direct reports to develop.

Who you are

You have deep experience in FP&A or controlling, you are comfortable in the detail and you know how to turn financial data into decisions. You have managed people before and take their development seriously.

Concretely:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, controlling, or commercial analysis including people management
• Strong mastery of management accounting, driver-based P&L forecasting, cash flow modelling, and SaaS metrics
• Advanced MS Excel and financial modelling skills
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and Power BI or similar BI tools is a strong plus
• Familiarity with automation tools or AI applications in finance is a strong plus
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting including Banco de España is advantageous
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Fluent in English
• Prior experience in SaaS, fintech, or tech is a strong plus

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Sponsored learning and development budget
• Free private health insurance
• Free language lessons (Spanish, English and French)
• Flexible working hours and short Fridays
• Hybrid working model (2 office, 3 home)
• 31 days of annual leave
• Gym discounts and free sports activities
• Restaurant Ticket with monthly credit and regular cross-team lunches
• Fresh fruit and unlimited coffee
• Pizza Fridays
• Barcelona office with 360° views of the city

About Kantox

We are a 200-person fintech and a BNP Paribas company, with offices in London and Barcelona. We built a product that handles real financial complexity for clients who depend on it every day. This role sits at the centre of how we plan, measure, and grow.

Kantox is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on merit and welcome applicants regardless of background, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability status.