As the Country Controller, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end financial control, statutory reporting, and compliance for all Iberdrola companies operating in Germany. You will lead financial operations, coordinate audits, support project teams, and ensure that local accounting standards and Iberdrola Group policies are consistently applied.
This position plays a central role in safeguarding patrimonial integrity and contributing to Iberdrola's growth in the German market.
Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
Manage and control all financial and accounting operations for German entities.
Ensure accuracy and quality of financial transactions, records, and reports.
Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
Coordinate and lead the preparation and publication of annual financial statements.
Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analyses.
Maintain strong internal controls aligned with Iberdrola Group policies.
Governance & External Relations
Act as controlling member of the Boards of Directors of German subsidiaries.
Jointly sign commercial contracts as required.
Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and outsourcing partners.
Technical Accounting & Process Support
Provide technical accounting guidance to project teams (e.g., CAPEX/OPEX classification).
Support SAP processes: purchasing, master data creation, Real Estate module (lease approvals).
Oversee manual accruals, exceptional payments, and budget availability.
Manage SLAs for intercompany service charges.
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare management reporting for Iberdrola Renovables and Clientes administrative areas
Ensure compliance with IFRS and German Local GAAP.
Requirements
Education
Advanced degree in Accounting or Economics.
A Master's degree is a strong plus.
Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Auditor.
5+ years of combined accounting and finance experience.
Experience preparing and publishing financial statements.
Strong expertise in general ledger functions and month/year-end processes.
Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of IFRS and German GAAP (HGB).
Experience working in SAP environments (FI/CO, RE-FX, master data).
Solid understanding of internal control frameworks.
Competencies & Mindset
We're looking for someone who embodies:
Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
Ability to work in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams
Initiative, independence, and assertiveness
Problem‑solving mindset and continuous improvement orientation
Global business perspective
Creativity and adaptability
Languages
German: Native level
English: Full professional proficiency (testing/certification may be required)
Spanish: A plus
Benefits
Global leader in green energy: Actively contribute to the energy transition.Career development: Diverse training opportunities and long-term growth prospects.Language courses: German, English, and Spanish.Mobility: Subsidy for the Germany Ticket (BVG).Rechargeable benefit card, tax-freeEmployee discounts: Attractive offers from partners in retail, travel, and more.Compensation: Performance-based salary that values your contribution.Mobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.Job Posting End Date:May-31-2026
Additional Information
Iberdrola is one of the world's leading energy companies, committed to accelerating the energy transition through innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation. We are seeking a highly skilled Country Controller - Germany to join our team and play a key role in overseeing the financial integrity, compliance, and performance of our German entities.
This is a strategic, hands-on role that directly supports the Country CEO and collaborates closely with the Subholding Control team, ensuring sound financial governance and enabling robust decision-making across our Renewables and Retail businesses.
Iberdrola · Berlin, Germany