ANALYST – FINANCE

ANALYST – FINANCE

Country: Germany

IT STARTS HERE

Santander ( www.santander.com ) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization , and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together , we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation , and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference .

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

SCIB is looking for an ANALYST – FINANCE based in Frankfurt (Germany) .
We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

- Manage supplier accounting activities, including the receipt, review, recording, allocation and processing of incoming supplier invoices in accordance with internal policies, accounting requirements and applicable approval procedures, ensuring accurate accounting and timely payment.

- Support the monthly VAT preparation, particularly in relation to supplier accounting and accounts payable transactions, and liaise with the external tax adviser as required.

- Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of finance and supplier accounting processes, including the identification and implementation of automation opportunities.

- Support the finance team in adapting processes and controls to changes in the applicable legal and regulatory framework, including developments related to ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age).

- Monitor and reconcile internal accounts, investigating and resolving outstanding or unreconciled items in a timely manner.

- Monitor and reconcile corporate credit card accounts, ensuring transactions are appropriately supported, allocated and accounted for.

- Support the finance team and the cost control team with cost control activities, particularly those relating to supplier expenses and their appropriate allocation to cost centres.

- Prepare and provide ad hoc expense reports and analyses, including those requested by senior management.

- Respond to other ad hoc finance requests, particularly those relating to supplier accounting, expenses and cost control.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. In this role, effective collaboration, accountability and customer orientation are essential.

Professional Experience

- Minimum 2 years of experience in a financial institution, ideally in supplier accounting or cost control.

Education

- Master’s degree in business or finance.

Languages

- Fluent English (Required).

- German, or willingness to learn German (Required).

- Spanish (Preferred).

Hard Skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Required).

- SAP knowledge (Required).

- Power BI and Python knowledge (Preferred).

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters , and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

- We enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.

- Flexibility that works. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours, in accordance with local policies and business needs.

- Learning for life . Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)

- Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.

- Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.

- Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.

- We know family is everything . That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.

- Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo , our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.

- Additional benefits may be available in accordance with local policies. We’ll tell you more during the recruitment process.

We’re here to keep you motivated , help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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