Finance Controller Manager

At Tradebe, we are a multinational company headquartered in Barcelona, committed to creating a more sustainable future.

Our core business focuses on environmental services and recycling, but we have expanded into other strategic areas such as Health & Nutrition, Life Sciences (purification, flavors, fragrances and ingredients), as well as Port Services.

We are currently looking for a Finance Controller Manager to join our Life Sciences & Health & Nutrition division, a key role with international exposure and direct reporting to the CFO.

As Finance Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of the business, leading accounting, tax and reporting activities while driving improvements and supporting strategic decision-making.

You will:

• Lead and develop a finance team (+/- 10 people).
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closings, ensuring strict deadlines
• Lead the external audit process and be the main point of contact
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and financial regulations
• Drive cash flow reporting, forecasting and analysis
• Collaborate with international stakeholders (including US teams)
• Support M&A / integration processes
• Identify and implement process and system improvements

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3–5 years of experience including at least 2 years in external audit (Big 4 or similar)
• Proven experience in multinational environments
• Strong background in financial reporting and accounting operations
• Team management experience is a must
• Hands‑on, proactive and self‑starter mindset
• Nice to have: SAP or other ERP experience
• Opportunity to build and shape a finance structure in a growing division
• High exposure to senior leadership and international teams
• Dynamic and challenging environment with real impact
• Flexible working model and work‑life balance