Country Controller Germany

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.

About the Role

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.

Key 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
  (Accounting, Investments, Management Control, Consolidation).

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and German Local GAAP.

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced degree in Accounting or Economics.

• A Master’s degree is a strong plus.

Experience

• 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

What we offer

• 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-free

• Employee discounts: Attractive offers from partners in retail, travel, and more.

• Compensation: Performance-based salary that values your contribution.