Controller

PAL Robotics is a leading robotics company based in sunny Barcelona. Our goal is to enhance people’s quality of life through robotics and automation technologies. We have over 20 years of experience in the robotics field and offer daily challenges to everyone in our team to help them grow.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to join our team. This role is critical in driving financial excellence, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Controller will have the opportunity to influence the financial direction of the company, ensuring compliance, optimizing processes, and contributing to our continued growth and success.

Primary duties

• Team Supervision
  • Coordinate and supervise the accounting team, ensuring quality and efficiency in processes.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth within the team.
• Analytical Accounting and Costs
  • Control and optimize analytical accounting systems to evaluate profitability by cost centers, business lines, or projects.
  • Perform cost and margin analysis, proposing improvements to the cost structure.
  • Prepare performance reports and ensure accurate accrual of project revenues and expenses.
• Internal Control and Audit
  • Ensure compliance with accounting and financial policies.
  • Coordinate external audits and implement recommendations for improvements.
  • Review the economic execution of internal and external projects.
• Tax Management
  • Coordinate and ensure the correct and timely submission of taxes for the group companies.
  • Collaborate with external advisors to ensure tax compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Accounts Receivable and Payable Control
  • Supervise the management of invoices, collections, and payments, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Optimize collection and payment cycles to improve cash flow and liquidity.
• Cash Flow Management
  • Monitor treasury positions and create cash flow forecasts.
  • Propose strategies to optimize liquidity and minimize financial risks.
• Reporting
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
  • Develop financial reports to support strategic decision-making.
  • Review economic justification reports for collaborative projects.
  • Prepare internal closings for Teams, BUs, and the company.
• Financial Planning and Analysis Support
  • Participate, control, and update annual budgets.
  • Analyze deviations between budgets and actual results, proposing corrective actions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor in Business and Administration Management, Economics  or a similar field.
• Fluency in English and Spanish. 
• Italian or French is a plus
• Experience in auditing firm is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good knowledge of Office / Google drive suite (excel, spreadsheets…).
• Ability to work well in a team and in a dynamic environment.

Job conditions

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a dynamic and international team in a constantly growing and developing environment within a fulfilling and inclusive equal opportunity workplace.

• Permanent full-time contract. 37.5 hours/week - At PAL, we believe in work-life balance and in order for every one of our employees to benefit, from 2024 we have pledged to work 2.5 hours less every week. 
• Flexible working hours and early finish at 14:00 on Fridays.
• 26 working days of annual leave  and the 24th and 31st of December are non-working days.
• Opportunities for payment in kind and ongoing training initiatives.
• Free coffee & tea provided. 
• Immediate start date.

Contact details

If you are interested, please apply via the link on this site or send your CV to recruit @pal-robotics.com. Please specify the job code JOB-2025-14 and the name of the job in the subject field of the email.

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