Job description
Company Description
Kaplan Language Group (KLG) is a reliable and respected leader in the language travel industry, that provides high-quality, language-travel programs across the world. The group consists of some of the biggest names in educational language tourism: Alpadia Language Schools, ESL Languages, and Kaplan International Languages. With more than 130 combined years of experience and thousands of happy and satisfied alumni – KLG is a reliable and respected leader in the language travel industry.
KLG offers a wide range of language and cultural programs in more than 100 countries across the world, allowing students to embark on a unique, life-changing journey specifically tailored to them.
Job Description
Position Summary
This pivotal Finance Partnering role is based in Barcelona and will be assisting the performance of the Languages Schools, as well as part giving support to the review and forecasting of the Company’s sales.
Reporting to the Senior FP&A manager, you will provide support to Sales, Operations and Schools functions
Qualifications
Main responsibilities and functions
- Manage invoicing, from issuing invoices to tracking payments and resolving discrepancies, ensuring timely billing and accurate records.
- Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring all accounts are reconciled on time and compliant with accounting standards.
- Tracking and proposing of accruals before and during the closings, and analysing the variances vs actual amounts.
- Analyze variations in profit and loss statement, and key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to the sector.
- Give support to annual budgets and monthly rolling forecasts.
- Report on missing invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies for accurate financial data, and calculatin the necessary accruals and provisions.
Qualifications and experience
- Min 2 years of experience in controlling, accounting and/or budgeting and forecasting.
- Experience in a data-rich analytical role involving complex Excel models, including both regular reporting packs and project-orientated deep-dives.
- Attention to detail and ability to investigate problem areas with an inquisitive mind
Skills and competencies
- High level of initiative, self-motivation, and drive
- Advanced Excel knowledge is essential.
- Spanish and English is a must. (written and verbal)
- Solid technical accounting skills
- Systems experience in Microsoft suite including Financial Analyser, Business Central and Power BI would be an advantage
Additional Information
What we offer you
- Creative and rewarding work
- Ticket restaurant
- Discount on private medical insurance
- Unlimited tea & coffee
- Free breakfast on Mondays, Free Fruits on Thursdays!
- A stimulating and dynamic work environment
- Free languages courses abroad
Conditions
Permanent contract
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Gross salary + % bonus + meal card (pluxee)
This role is based at KLG’s offices in Barcelona. Kaplan uses a hybrid working model, and we’ll be asking you to join us for a minimum of three days a week in the office.
If you are interested in this position, please attach your CV and cover letter in English.
Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we’re constantly working to improve these aspects. At KLG and all our brands, we don’t just accept our differences, we fully support and celebrate them.
We’re committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, or gender identity or expression. We strive to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
