Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location Madrid

Work Arrangement Hybrid

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Financial Governance & Compliance: Lead the financial control environment across 10 entities in multiple countries, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting aligned with IFRS, Group Financial Guidelines, and local regulations. You will oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, statutory reporting, and audit readiness.
• Team Leadership & Coordination: Manage and coordinate a geographically dispersed team including Accountants in Morocco, Poland, Hungary, and France, as well as Office Managers in other entities. Foster a culture of compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while developing talent and driving transformational initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management & Problem Solving: Take ownership and proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex financial issues timely. Act as a trusted partner ensuring balance sheet integrity and supporting audit processes with clear explanations and documentation.
• Treasury & Risk Management: Oversee treasury operations including cash flow, working capital forecasting, FX risk management through hedging strategies, and bank account management in line with Group treasury policies to maintain financial stability.
• Process Harmonisation & Improvement: Drive harmonisation and standardisation of finance processes (R2R, P2P, OTC) across the region to enhance governance, efficiency, and compliance.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to coordinate with teams and stakeholders across the 10 countries, with a primary presence expected 3 times per week in the Madrid office.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Progressive accounting and finance experience experience in a leadership role managing multi-country operations.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, local statutory requirements, and experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Proven track record in financial governance, compliance, audit management, and treasury operations including FX risk management.

Nice-to-haves:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and coordinating across multiple countries.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and standardisation initiatives.
• Familiarity with tax compliance, transfer pricing, and intercompany transactions in diverse regulatory environments.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support