Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specialises in the delivery of unique, personalised customer experiences across platforms and devices. We call it ‘people-based’ marketing, and with over 25 years’ experience, we are proud to be recognised as a Global leader.

Merkle’s heritage in data, technology and analytics is the foundation for our understanding of consumer insights that drives our people-based marketing strategies. With our expertise, we can offer our clients content-driven, contextual and compelling customer journeys and experiences that drive business growth.

With our Head Office in Columbia, Maryland and offices US wide, we continue to grow at a rapid rate across Europe and Asia. In 2016, the agency joined the Dentsu Aegis Network, one of the world’s biggest Global media companies.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate, strategic and action-oriented professional to join our Controlling team. As part of the Controlling team you will play a key role in the improvement of processes, analysis of deviations and intercompany process to enable the management team to make the right decisions. If you are proactive, hands on, want to form part of a growing company and challenging experience this is your place.

Life as a Senior Financial Controller at Merkle

• Complete ownership on the B2B line from a Controlling perspective.
• Manage the balance sheet analysis and the main KPI.
• Create reports and action plans to improve our performance.
• Be in charge of the month end closings, present the results to CXM Finance Controller Director.
• Plan and implement new processes in order to optimize monthly closings.
• Identify financial performance by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Manage the Revenue Recognition process and owning the communications between the companies and business partners. Full ownership and freedom to develop new processes.
• Support Managing Reporting.
• Support in external Audits.
• Work-hard, learn and improve.
• Proactive approach on processes to locate and define new improvement opportunities. 

• A Bachelor degree in Business Administration or similar (Master’s will be a plus).
•  +3 year of work experience in Audit (Big Four), Financial controlling or Financial consultancy.
• Good communication skills, team player, autonomous and proactive.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential, Power BI knowledge will be a plus.
• Good English is essential as most of our communication takes place in English.
• Strong capabilities in attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good troubleshooting/problem-solving skills and decision-making.

A few of the benefits

Whether it’s the joy of working with people at the top of their game or the Merkle social calendar, people love working here – and we hope you will too

• Attractive and competitive salary.
• Spanish/English lessons.
• Free life and health insurance.
• Career development through Merkle University and LinkedIn Learning.
• Day off in your birthday
• Reduced fee in Andjoy
• 2 volunteering days per annum
• Flexible salary remuneration scheme

Merkle does not discriminate against job applicants on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Experience stipulated in this job description serves as a guide only and all applications will be considered on their merits, irrespective of experience. At the point of application, the candidate must have the legal right to work in Spain as we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

As part of our Diversity and Inclusion agenda, and as an Equal Opportunities employer, if you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process please engage directly with your Recruiter.