Junior Finance Operations Specialist

Job Description:

Rakuten TV is one of Europe's leading video streaming platforms, offering premium transactional (TVOD) and advertising-based (AVOD/FAST) content to millions of users across more than 40 countries. Backed by Rakuten Group — one of the world's largest internet services companies — we operate a cutting-edge B2B2C model, partnering with leading device manufacturers, broadcasters, and advertising networks to deliver premium entertainment experiences.

Headquartered in Barcelona, our international team combines deep expertise in technology, content, sales, and finance to drive continued growth across EMEA. We are a data-driven, fast-paced organisation that values intellectual curiosity, ownership, and collaboration.

We are looking for a motivated and organised Junior Finance Operations Specialist to join our Finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role spanning Tax Compliance & Operations and Procurement Operations & Finance Support, making it an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional who wants meaningful exposure across critical finance functions.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will support the tax compliance calendar, assist with filings and reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions, and simultaneously own the day-to-day management of our procurement tool (Precoro), vendor processes, and general finance operations. You will work cross-functionally with Accounting, Legal, Operations, and external advisors.

1. Tax Compliance & Operations

VAT & Indirect Tax

• Assist in the booking and reconciliation of tax accounts (VAT, WHT, and other taxes) in the ERP system.
• Support SII (Suministro Inmediato de Información) reporting and resolve discrepancies with accounting.
• Support VAT return preparation and filing for selected jurisdictions, working under supervision.
• Keep country-specific VAT rates up to date and monitor registration thresholds across Rakuten TV territories.
• Support VAT recovery processes, including M360 filings.

Withholding Tax & Statutory Reporting

• Assist with WHT filings and related annual reports (M111, M216, M190, M296).
• Prepare and file regulatory and statistical reports for INE, CNMC, and Banco de España as required.

Tax Operations & Documentation

• Track and maintain the tax compliance calendar, monitoring deadlines and flagging risks proactively.
• Gather and organise supporting documentation for external tax advisors and audit purposes.
• Maintain tax documentation including residency certificates, transfer pricing files, and other supporting materials.
• Liaise with the Accounting team to ensure tax-related entries are accurately reflected in the general ledger.

2. Procurement Operations & Finance Support

Precoro Tool Management

• Act as the day-to-day owner and internal administrator of the Precoro procurement platform.
• Manage purchase order (PO) creation, approval workflows, and vendor onboarding within Precoro.
• Ensure purchase requests are properly reviewed, approved, and matched to vendor invoices (3-way matching).
• Maintain and update supplier master data, ensuring accuracy and completeness in the system.
• Identify and drive improvements to procurement workflows, approval hierarchies, and system configuration.

Procurement Process & Controls

• Support the implementation and enforcement of procurement policies and internal controls across the organisation.
• Coordinate with department heads and budget owners to ensure purchases are aligned with approved budgets.
• Liaise with the Accounts Payable / Accounting team to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and payment.
• Prepare procurement activity reports and spend analytics for Finance leadership on a regular basis.
• Support vendor negotiations, contract tracking, and renewal management in coordination with Legal and Operations.

Miscellaneous Finance Operations

• Assist with month-end close tasks including expense accruals, prepayment schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations related to procurement and operational spend.
• Support the preparation and review of employee expense reports and reimbursements in compliance with company policy.
• Contribute to finance process documentation, internal procedure guides, and policy updates.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by the Head of Finance.
• Provide general operational support to the Finance team during peak periods (audit, year-end, budgeting cycles).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• Postgraduate studies or coursework in Taxation is a plus.

Experience

• 0–3 years of experience in a finance, tax, or accounting role; Big 4 or similar professional services background is a plus.
• Exposure to Spanish tax compliance (VAT, WHT) is preferred; international tax experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with procurement tools or ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar) is valued.
• Experience with Precoro or similar P2P (procure-to-pay) platforms is a strong advantage.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data management).
• Comfortable working with ERP and financial systems; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Spanish regulatory reporting portals (AEAT, INE, Banco de España) is an advantage.
• Experience with procurement or approval workflow tools is welcome.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, especially when working with compliance deadlines.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive and self-motivated; able to take ownership of tasks with limited supervision.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, and multicultural environment.
• High level of professional proficiency in English required; Spanish is a strong plus.

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience and market benchmarks.
• Hybrid working model — flexible split between our Barcelona office and remote work.
• The opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding international tech and media company backed by the Rakuten Group.
• A collaborative, multicultural team environment with colleagues across Europe.
• Professional development support, including access to training and certification programmes.
• Flexible benefits package including health insurance, meal vouchers, and more.
• A varied role offering exposure to both tax operations and finance/procurement, ideal for building a broad finance career.