Controlling Coordination Analyst

About the role

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking is looking for a Controlling Coordination Analyst based in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid. As part of the Controlling team, you will coordinate projects and day-to-day tasks across SCIB geographies, acting as a bridge between local and global Finance teams and technical stakeholders. The role suits a hybrid Finance/IT profile, with a high level of English.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate Controlling projects and recurring tasks across geographies, aligning priorities, timelines and deliverables.
• Act as a coordination point between local and global Finance teams and technical stakeholders, translating financial needs into data and technology requirements.
• Promote consistency in Controlling processes and ways of working across geographies while taking local requirements into account.
• Track progress, dependencies and outstanding actions, flagging issues that could affect delivery.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency through data processing, automation and the use of AI tools.
• Support ad hoc initiatives and team activities, adapting to changing business needs.

Required profile

• 3 years of relevant experience in Finance or Controlling, including technical roles supporting financial functions or processes.
• Experience applying data analysis, automation or AI tools to financial processes; an international financial services or cross-geography background is an advantage.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a related technical discipline, or in Finance, Economics or Business Administration with strong technical and data skills; equivalent professional experience is also considered.
• Advanced written and spoken English, able to coordinate meetings and communicate with international teams.

Required skills

• Ability to structure work plans, track milestones and dependencies, and maintain action logs and status updates.
• Understanding of financial and Controlling processes and practical data processing skills, including preparing, transforming, reconciling and analysing financial data.
• Practical knowledge of AI tools applied to financial analysis, with critical validation of outputs and respect for data confidentiality and governance.
• Proficiency in data analysis or automation tools such as advanced Excel/Power Query, SQL, Python or Power BI; familiarity with PowerPoint and project-tracking tools is an advantage.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• Access to Santander Open Academy courses.
• Performance-based bonuses and a competitive salary.
• Preferential banking terms, life insurance and other financial advantages.
• BeHealthy wellness programme, childcare support and employee family advisory services.
• Gym membership, meal subsidy, parking and shuttle service from Madrid.