Biopharma Cost Controller Trainee

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe that diversity brings value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal opportunities, and our mission is to provide an inclusive environment where differences contribute to the success of our company.

Help us lead one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a global leader in plasma-derived medicines, with a presence in more than 100 countries and a growing global team of over 20,000 employees. Grifols is an international healthcare company that develops and manufactures instruments and reagents used daily by healthcare professionals worldwide, contributing to the delivery of reliable, high-quality results.

Join Grifols!

Within the Biopharma Manufacturing Controlling area, we are looking for a Trainee to join our team.

What your responsibilities will be

• You will provide financial business support to the company’s management and work closely with the Plant Controllers in order to analyze the actual results and variances compared to the business plan.
• You will help on product costing for Biopharma BU.
• You will be part of the controller leading the company’s Actual Costing month-end closing process in SAP, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of results through detailed validation and analysis. You will help to identify and explain key drivers and variances, challenge unexpected outcomes, and communicate findings through clear and insightful reporting to support business decision-making.
• Support the department during internal and external audits and maintain necessary controls to ensure SOX compliance.
• You will collaborate in corporate projects to improve the business performance (new IT tools, “best practices” projects among the manufacturing plants worldwide, support in new acquisitions).
• You will assist in maintaining the controlling Master Data.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out the responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• You are holding a Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Economics / Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or similar fields.
• You are available for at least 6-8 months internship.
• Previous experience in controlling departments is highly valuated.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language (CAE qualified).
• You have computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• You must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
• You are initiative-driven, dynamic and with a strong desire to learn.

What we offer

• Development of key competencies that are highly valued in today’s professional environment.
• The opportunity to gain experience in a highly regulated and international setting.
• The chance to become part of a multidisciplinary team, with real opportunities to learn and grow within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Financial support for studies and access to the company canteen.

An internship at Grifols is a unique opportunity to complement your academic education with hands-on experience in cost controlling, financial management of new products, and systems transformation within a leading industrial company.

Being part of Grifols means having the opportunity to work in an international environment where equal opportunities are promoted and valued.

It also means the opportunity to develop professionally, benefit from continuous learning, and join a team of professionals where every individual contribution matters. Our commitment is to foster a work environment that supports professional growth while maintaining a positive workplace culture.

Grifols’ human capital is key to both the development of our activities and the company’s continued growth and expansion.

We believe in diverse talent and are committed to removing any barriers that may prevent your participation. If you require any accommodations during our selection process, please do not hesitate to let us know when applying. We are here to support you.

Location: SPAIN : España : Sant Cugat del Valles:[[cust_building]] 

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