CONTROLLING COORDINATION ANALYST

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.

• 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)

• 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)

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

• 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)

• 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.

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