Kymos Group

KYMOS GROUP is a fast-growing, medium-sized Contract Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to supporting the life sciences industry through comprehensive bioanalytical and CMC analytical services. Headquartered in Spain, the company operates state-of-the-art laboratories in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Spain), Ancona (Italy), Frankfurt (Germany), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Seoul (South Korea).

The company's laboratories are GMP- and GLP-certified, GCP-compliant, and have successfully undergone inspections by leading international regulatory authorities, including the EMA, FDA, and ANVISA. This strong regulatory track record reflects KYMOS GROUP's commitment to quality, reliability, and scientific excellence.

Driven by innovation and a customer-focused approach, KYMOS GROUP provides research, development, and quality control services across a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and advanced therapies. By combining scientific expertise with cutting-edge technologies, the company delivers tailored solutions that create value for its partners throughout the drug development lifecycle.

With a diverse and dynamic team of more than 330 professionals, KYMOS GROUP fosters an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, gender equality, well-being, collaboration, and initiative. The company is committed to supporting professional growth through continuous learning, career development, and opportunities for internal advancement.

Join our growing international finance team in a newly created position where you will shape and develop the Group's Compliance & Reporting function.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in strengthening financial governance across our international operations (4 sites including Spain) while working alongside a highly experienced finance team. During your first year, you will receive structured mentoring and progressively assume ownership of strategic projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to accelerate their career towards a Senior Finance position.

What wou will do

Group Financial Reporting





- Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial statements for the Group and its subsidiaries.

- Support the annual group consolidation process and quarterly Board reporting.

- Ensure timely completion of statutory filing obligations across jurisdictions.

Group tax compliance
- Coordinate recurring tax compliance across the Group (corporate tax, VAT, personal income tax, information returns).

- Support the annual tax close process and Transfer Pricing documentation

- Apply BOICAC/ICAC guidelines and response to tax audit
- Coordinate R&D; tax deduction benefits (Art. 35 LIS) and substantiated reports

- Coordinate budgeting, monitoring and grant justification for publicly funded R&D; projects.

- Liaise with CDTI, MICIU, AEAT and external auditors

- Support applications for national and European funding programmes (CDTI, Horizon Europe, PERTE, CIEN, NEOTEC).

CAPEX, intangible assets and balance sheet items
- Capitalise fixed assets and depreciation — transition from Treasury in 2026
- Document and prepare justification of intangible assets (particularly R&D;)
- Negociate commercial rebates and review company's insurance policies

External audit and internal control
- Coordinate annual audits with multi-jurisdictional external auditorsacross the Group.
- Develop and strengthen internal control procedures and controls matrix (SoD, reconciliations, authorisations)

Procedures and policies improvement
- Review procedures at sites and make proposals for improvements
- Maintain Accounting policies and NetSuite documentation
- Submit Official surveys (INE, Bank of Spain) and fulfill regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

- A competitive salary plus bonus

- Adaptable working hours.

- Hybrid working (6 days per month).

- 23 days annual leave.

- Fully funded professional development, including technical training,



certifications and language courses.

- Direct mentoring from the CFO during your first year.

- Clear career progression towards senior finance leadership roles.

- Exposure to international operations across multiple European jurisdictions.

- Opportunity to build and shape a newly created finance function.

- Collaborative, international and innovation-driven working environment.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a compliance role.

You'll gain exposure to financial reporting, international tax, external audit, internal controls, public funding, finance transformation and executive decision-making—all while working directly with the CFO.

If you're looking for a position that will accelerate your development and prepare you for future Group Finance leadership roles, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Education

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.

- Master's degree in Auditing, Tax, Finance or Compliance is advantageous.

- ACCA, ROAC (in progress), CIA or similar professional qualification is a plus.

Experience
- 3–5 years' experience in external audit (Big Four or mid-tier) and/or corporate accounting.

- Experience preparing statutory financial statements.

- Experience supporting external audits.

- Knowledge of Spanish accounting and tax regulations.

- Experience in multinational environments is highly desirable.

- Exposure to Transfer Pricing or R&D; grants would be an advantage but is not essential—we are happy to support learning in these areas.

Languages
- Fluent Spanish.

- Professional English (C1 or above).

- German or Italian would be an advantage but are not required.

What Makes You Successful

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

- High level of attention to detail.

- Ability to communicate confidently with auditors, advisors and public authorities.

- Continuous improvement mindset.

- Comfortable working in an evolving international environment.

This position requires availability to travel to our sites

📌 Group Financial Reporting & Compliance Specialist (Barcelona)
🏢 Kymos
📍 Barcelona