SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III

Head of Financial Planning - ODS Country.
Spain Open Digital Services is a tech company with a unique culture, dedicated to creating innovative products for Santander Group Affiliates.
ODS is part of the Retail & Commercial Technology and Operations Division within Santander Group, one of the world's largest financial institutions and the Eurozone's leader, we're committed to being the best Digital Bank with Branches in the industry.
Our mission at ODS is to design and support an advanced digital and omnichannel platform, ensuring the best customer experience using cutting-edge technology.
Openbank, our flagship partner, is where we develop our most advanced concepts.
Be part of our best-in-class tech team and help us create unique value for our customers!  Join us to tackle exciting tech challenges in the forefront of innovation at Santander Group, an open and agile environment, benefiting from learning, growth, and local and international career opportunities in a modern, diverse setting.
Mission and responsibilities.
- As a financial controller, the role is the point of contact of T&O organization for the execution of controls over the budget of book of work.
- Coordinate and centralize the annual budgetary exercise three years ahead.
- Design resources and budget needs for launching of new projects.
- Control running cost and estimate impact according to the different drivers and volumes.
- Structure, report and explain the economic status of the projects to the Headquarters.
- Perform monthly closures (accrual) and prepare reports for Financial Management.
- Plan and follow up on the software amortization schedule.
- Monitor the rate of accrual vs.
budget, deliverables, identify risks and propose mitigating actions.
- Ensuring any reconciliation breaks are investigated and solved on a timely basis, considering both tactical and strategic initiatives.
- Communicating with internal stakeholders to solve queries.
- Ensuring the efficient operation of a robust control environment within Openbank To be successful in the role you must have.
- At least 15 years of experience in similar positions as an IT Controller in IT Banking services.
- Spanish (High Level), English (High Level required) - High level of commitment driven by company objectives.
- Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to balance high-level strategic thinking with day-to-day practice.
- Excellent communication skills.
Ability to communicate confidently, clearly, and accurately at all levels.
- A confident self-initiative attitude.
- Control mindset.
- Attention to details.
- A strong sense of belonging and the ability to work independently.
- Excel (High Level), Powerpoint (High Level), Power BI (Medium Level), as well as the internal tools of Santander Group - Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or similar field.
What do we offer? - Joining a dynamic and agile company undergoing international expansion.
- Leading a team with 4+ resources - Working in start-up mode with the support of the Santander Group.
- Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
- Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.
- Collaborating on international projects in different countries.
- Excellent work environment, social clubs and frequent events.
Would you like to grow with us? Join our team! ODS is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.
We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.
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with registered office at Plaza de Santa Bárbara (Madrid), for the sole purpose of managing your participation in the selection processes and, where appropriate, to formalise your recruitment.
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