Planning and Performance Manager (Finance)
9 hours ago
Madrid
Join Applus+ and take the next step in your career! Are you ready to be part of a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification? At Applus+, more than 28,000 professionals across 65 countries work every day to ensure excellence, technological innovation, and sustainability. We are expanding our Finance Organization within the Energy & Industry Division and are looking for a Planning and Performance Manager to help elevate financial planning, performance insights, and strategic decision‑making across multiple geographies. About our Energy & Industry Division Our division supports clients in optimizing their projects and assets while minimizing operational and environmental risks. We combine digitalisation, innovation, and deep industry expertise to deliver advanced solutions in: Technical inspection and QA/QC Non‑destructive testing Engineering and specialized consultancy Energy efficiency and environmental services Conformity assessment and certification We operate across key sectors including renewable energy, conventional power, infrastructure, maritime, telecoms, mining, aerospace, and oil & gas. We are hiring: Planning and Performance Manager (Finance) We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and business‑oriented professional to define and implement a unified financial planning and management strategy across the region. This role acts as a strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring robust performance insights, consistent methodologies, and data‑driven decision‑making. Your main responsibilities Business Partnering & Performance Insights Deliver insightful financial management information to support strategic decisions. Prepare and present performance reports highlighting trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Partner with stakeholders to identify profitability drivers and improvement levers. Recommend and implement corrective actions or strategic initiatives. Economic Evaluation Conduct economic and financial analyses to assess projects, investments, and business scenarios. Provide insights on economic drivers, risks, and sources of value. Support leadership with financial modelling and sensitivity analyses. Financial Planning & Standardization Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and consolidation across all countries in the region. Ensure consistency in financial methodologies, KPIs, and management frameworks. Promote standardisation and simplification of planning tools and reporting processes. Continuous Improvement & Automation Drive adoption of new technologies to automate financial processes and reporting. Enhance management information systems to improve data accessibility and self‑service. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and increase efficiency. Cross‑Team Integration & Leadership Collaborate with finance teams across Applus+ geographies, promoting best‑practice sharing. Support a high‑performing culture, coaching and mentoring team members. Serve as the main liaison between finance, business functions, and local operations. Governance & Compliance Ensure financial activities comply with corporate policies, standards, and regulations. Support audits, risk reviews, and internal control development. Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and external partners. What we expect from you Education & Professional Background Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related fields. Minimum 8 years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Experience in large‑scale organizations managing financial performance and insights. Strong experience presenting financial information to senior leadership. Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). Experience in financial systems implementation and planning processes. Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, Cost Accounting, etc.) Experience in TIC, TAS, Vendor Inspection, Refining, Manufacturing, or Logistics industries. Experience working with multinational or regional finance teams. Core Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and structuring skills. Excellent communication and executive‑level presentation skills. High resilience and ability to work under pressure. Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building capability. Continuous improvement mindset. What we offer Flexible working hours Intensive working days on Fridays, July and August Hybrid model (on‑site + remote) 23 vacation days + 5 personal days Special non‑working days: 24th & 31st December Flexible compensation plan (restaurant, health, childcare, transport) Exclusive employee discounts 100% salary coverage during temporary sick leave Continuous training and language courses Career development in high‑impact, international projects Why join Applus+? Because you will be part of high‑impact financial transformation initiatives, working closely with senior leadership and influencing key strategic decisions that shape the future of the Energy & Industry division. In this role, you will work with: A team of finance professionals within our Finance Organization — a center of expertise for planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Senior leaders across business units, acting as a strategic partner for financial insights and decision‑making. Local and regional teams across multiple countries, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and continuous improvement of financial processes. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, enhancing performance visibility, and building processes that empower a global organization. We believe in inclusive hiring processes. If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please let us know. Interested in the challenge? Apply now and help us transform the world through quality, innovation, and excellence!