Controlling Coordination Analyst

CONTROLLING COORDINATION ANALYSTCountry: Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is looking for a Controlling Coordination professional based at our offices in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid.

As part of the Controlling team, you will coordinate projects and day-to-day tasks across SCIB geographies, helping to ensure consistent and efficient processes. We are looking for a hybrid Finance/IT profile who combines experience in Finance with practical knowledge of AI tools and data processing. You may come from a technical background complemented by financial knowledge, or from a Finance background with strong technical capabilities. Working closely with teams across locations, you will align priorities, follow up on delivery and help translate evolving business needs into coordinated actions and technology-enabled process improvements. This is a varied role in a dynamic team, requiring a high level of English and the flexibility to take on different tasks and adapt to changing business priorities.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinate Controlling projects and recurring tasks across SCIB geographies, aligning priorities, timelines and deliverables.
• Act as a coordination point between local and global Finance teams and technical stakeholders, facilitating communication and translating financial business needs into clear 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 and following up with the relevant teams.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce duplication and improve efficiency through data processing, automation and the appropriate use of AI tools.
• Support ad hoc initiatives and a broad range of team activities, adapting tasks and priorities as business needs evolve.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• 3 years of relevant experience in Finance or Controlling, including technical roles supporting financial functions or processes. (Required)
• Experience coordinating tasks or projects with multiple stakeholders and managing concurrent priorities. (Preferred)
• Experience applying data analysis, automation or AI tools to financial processes; experience in an international financial services environment or working across geographies would also be an advantage. (Required)

Education

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a related technical discipline, complemented by financial knowledge; alternatively, a degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration complemented by strong technical and data skills. Equivalent relevant professional experience will also be considered. (Preferred)
• Complementary qualifications on finance, particularly for candidates from a technical background, or additional training in data analytics, AI or automation for candidates from a Finance background. (Preferred, not mandatory)

Languages

• Advanced English, both written and spoken, with the ability to coordinate meetings, discuss requirements and communicate clearly with international teams. (Required)

Hard Skills

• Ability to structure work plans, track milestones and dependencies, and maintain clear action logs and status updates. (Required)
• Understanding of financial and Controlling processes, combined with practical data processing skills, including preparing, transforming, reconciling and analysing financial data to identify inconsistencies and improvement opportunities. (Required)
• Practical knowledge of AI tools and their application to financial analysis and process efficiency, with the ability to critically validate outputs and respect data confidentiality and internal governance requirements. (Required)
• Proficiency in data analysis or automation tools; relevant examples include advanced Excel/Power Query, SQL, Python or Power BI. Candidates are not expected to master every tool. Familiarity with PowerPoint and project-tracking tools would also be an advantage. (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• High flexibility and adaptability: willingness to take on varied tasks, adjust priorities and respond constructively to changing business needs in a dynamic team.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across geographies and coordinate stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
• Proactive, organised and delivery-focused approach, combining attention to detail, sound judgement and ownership of follow-up actions.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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