Here at Labster, we are seeking a Finance Specialist to join our global finance team. The Finance Specialist will be responsible for controlling, overseeing daily operations and executing on projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in Controlling, Account Receivables and Accounts Payable, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilities. This position reports to the Finance Director and is an excellent opportunity to help lead an organization through a transformative time in the business. If gaining experience at a venture capital-backed company whose mission is to empower the next generation of scientists excites you, read on!

This person must be based in Spain to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Review of journal entries and vendor invoices
• Run month end with finance team and perform review of all accounts
• Perform monthly variance analysis to identify missing items/out-of-the-normal spending and trends
• Improve and maintain compliance areas, including coordinating with external partners (tax, VAT, transfer pricing)
• Perform monthly consolidation (NetSuite) and reconciliation of intercompany accounts
• Improve and optimize finance processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Prepare and review audit documentation and assist with the annual audit process
• Ad hoc requests and projects (e.g. NetSuite optimization, process automation and enhancing of general documentation)
• Analyze and integrate potential acquired companies

Competencies & Skills

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Data Analytics or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in Controlling, AR, AP and/or Revenue
• Critical Thinking and highly motivated
• NetSuite, Excel, and Google Sheets
• Experience with working in multinational companies (various regulatory frameworks and foreign currencies)
• Exceptional analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of business dynamics
• Strong communications skills and ability to work cross-functionally and with the senior leadership team
• Verbal and written fluency in English
• Proven track record of delivering on commitments, and working closely & effectively with peers and leaders outside of the Finance team

Why Labster.

We are Labster. Creators of virtual science lab software that makes learning engaging, effective and accessible to as many students as possible. We exist to empower the next generation of scientists to change the world. We encourage individual expression, boldly challenge how it’s always been done, and foster learning, creativity, and growth.

What’s in it for you?

• Be a part of making science accessible and engaging to the world’s future scientists

• Generous parental leave policy with a phased return to work program

• Work with flexibility

• Unlimited paid vacation (which we encourage you to actually take!)

• Learning budget & freedom to decide what you learn!

• Company-wide equity program

• Opportunities to travel and meet your colleagues from around the world!

• Access to free 1:1 therapy sessions and other mental health and wellbeing support tools through a membership with iFeel

• Opportunity to get involved with our Values in Action and LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups!

Our commitment to you.

Labster is committed to select the best available candidate for every open position, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, marital status, ethnic origin, age, disability or geographical location. At the same time, we aim to provide all team members with the opportunity to develop long- term careers appropriate to their abilities and ambitions. Labster is also committed to ensuring that recruitment procedures are fair, objective, impartial, transparent, and are applied consistently.

Department

Finance

Locations

Labster, Valencia

Remote status

Fully Remote

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