FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES CONTROLLER

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Job Summary: Join a growing healthtech startup as a Financial and HR Controller, playing a key role in economic and people management with a focus on analytical vision and accounting rigor. Key Highlights: 1. A purpose-driven project with real impact in the healthtech sector. 2. A collaborative work environment and professional development opportunities. 3. Active participation in the company's strategic decision-making. Would you like to join a project with real impact in the healthtech sector, where your work plays a key role in the economic and people management of a rapidly growing company? Then keep reading. A healthtech startup headquartered in Donostia-San Sebastián, currently in growth phase and focused on developing Artificial Intelligence solutions, is seeking to hire a Financial and Human Resources Controller to strengthen its team. **What We Offer:** * **Join a purpose-driven project:** You will become part of a growing healthtech company delivering tangible impact. * On-site work in Donostia-San Sebastián, with flexible working hours and occasional remote work based on operational needs. * A **collaborative work environment**, along with opportunities for professional development within the organization. * **Active participation** in analyzing and preparing information to support the company’s strategic decision-making. **Your Mission:** You will report directly to the Finance and HR Director, maintaining regular communication with senior management. You will play a pivotal role in the organization’s economic and people management, contributing analytical insight, accounting rigor, and the ability to support the company’s growth. **Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:** **Financial Control and Accounting** * Oversight and management of general, analytical, and cost accounting. * Preparation, monitoring, and control of the annual budget (budget) and its periodic revisions (forecast), under the supervision of Management. * Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings. * Analysis of budget variances and identification of underlying causes, including proposals for corrective actions. * Preparation of periodic financial reports (reporting) for Management and other governance bodies. * Operational monitoring and control of cash flow and treasury operations, updating forecasts and reporting variances. * Control of accounts payable and receivable, as well as monitoring of debt and liquidity. * Control and recording of fixed assets and inventories. * Functional coordination with external financial auditors and preparation of required documentation for audits. * Monitoring compliance with accounting and tax obligations (VAT, Corporate Tax, withholdings, etc.) in coordination with the tax advisory firm. * Operational monitoring of grants, public aid, and external financing—including reporting and financial justification submitted to funding agencies. * Support in drafting economic reports for R&D projects and competitive calls. * Liaison with financial institutions: managing and monitoring daily banking operations, and controlling active policies and credit lines. * Contribution to implementing and continuously improving internal control procedures. * Management and proposal of improvements to optimize the ERP system and financial management tools. **Human Resources** * Administrative management of the full payroll cycle: calculation, review, and payment, coordinated with the labor advisory firm. * Control and tracking of employee registrations, terminations, and modifications with Social Security (Sistema RED), coordinated with the labor advisory firm. * Management of employment contracts, renewals, amendments, and severance settlements, coordinated with the labor advisory firm. * Monitoring of working time, vacations, leave requests, and absenteeism. * Tracking of compensation plans, flexible remuneration schemes, and social benefits. * Operational support in recruitment processes: posting job openings, screening applications, and coordinating interviews. * Coordination of employee onboarding and offboarding processes. * Monitoring of the training plan and management of subsidies via FUNDAE. * Administrative coordination regarding Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL) with the external service provider. * Maintenance of up-to-date personnel files and labor documentation. * Support in designing and implementing HR policies: performance evaluation, workplace climate, talent development. * Management of benefits linked to R&D projects (e.g., deductions for research personnel, etc.). **You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Bring…** * Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE), Economics, Finance, or related field. * **3–5 years of experience** as a financial controller, accounting manager, or similar role in startup environments, R&D projects, the healthcare sector, and/or audit firms. * Solid knowledge of general and analytical accounting. * **ERP experience** (Sage, Holded, Navision, or similar preferred). Proficiency level will be validated during the selection process. * **Advanced Excel proficiency.** Proficiency level will be validated during the selection process. * **Experience with data visualization tools** (Power BI, Looker Studio, or similar). * **Proficiency with cloud-based collaborative tools** (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace). * Basic knowledge of labor and tax legislation. * Analytical capability, attention to detail, and results orientation. * Proactive, organized profile with the ability to work autonomously. **Especially Valued…** * **Familiarity with the R&D environment:** grant management, public projects, tax incentives for innovation. * Intermediate-to-advanced English proficiency. * Additional finance-related education (MBA, Master’s in Finance, etc.). **WHY TRUST BATEA?** * **CLOSENESS:** At Batea, we treat you as we would wish to be treated during a selection process. You’ll find it easy to communicate and meet with us whenever needed—we’ll listen carefully and address all your questions. * **PROJECTS THAT MATCH YOUR GOALS:** We’ll offer you the best possible project aligned with your expectations. We take a personal interest in getting to know you, listen attentively, and let you decide whether the project suits you. And if one opportunity doesn’t materialize, we’ll continue sharing new ones as they arise. * **FEEDBACK THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS:** You’ll always be kept informed about how your application progresses through the selection process—we’ll provide feedback and promptly share any updates. Here, you’re not just a number—you’ll receive the attention and respect every candidate deserves. * **ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED:** From your first contact with us, you’ll have full access to project and position details, thanks to our highly detailed information-gathering process with clients. Should you have any questions or require additional information, we’ll do our best to assist you. **WHAT WILL THE SELECTION PROCESS BE LIKE?** Through this link, you can explore all phases of BATEA’s selection process, as well as the topics covered and objectives of each stage. * VIEW BATEA’S SELECTION PROCESS