Carlos Noriega Larraga
Barcelona
Summary
Finance leader with 8+ years of experience in regional finance, tax, and statutory reporting. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, ensuring compliance, and acting as a strategic business partner. Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and driving major projects including ARIBA and S/4HANA. Strong liaison with auditors, tax authorities, and Group functions to deliver accurate financial insights and business value.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Tax Business Partner
Ipsen
Barcelona
2025.09 - Current
- Lead and mentor a regional finance team of 4.
- Support the business in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Act as strategic liaison with auditors, tax authorities, and Group functions.
- Drive key projects, including ARIBA implementation and S/4HANA migration.
Accounting & Tax Manager Iberia
Ipsen
Barcelona, Spain
2024.01 - 2025.09
- Led a regional finance team of 4, overseeing FSSC operations, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and transfer pricing.
- Coordinated with auditors, tax authorities, and Group functions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
General Accounting & Reporting Manager
Danone
Barcelona
2019.07 - 2024.01
- Responsible for accounting and reporting for Danone Iberia and Latam Holdings, managing a team of 2.
- Managed monthly closing, ensuring compliance with accounting rules and procedures.
- Prepared financial statements and group consolidations.
- Coordinated internal and external audits.
- Supported forecasting in collaboration with the controlling team.
Accounts Payable Junior
Danone
Barcelona
2018.02 - 2019.07
- Verified and processed supplier and intercompany invoices, prepared closing reports, and supported efficiency improvement projects.
Accounting
Banc Sabadell
Sant Cugat
2016.11 - 2018.02
- Defined and implemented accounting and reporting processes for bank products
EARLY CAREER HISTORY
Barcelona
2015.01 - 2016.09
- Reporting Intern - CUATRECASAS
- Business Manager- CAIXABANK
- Internship in Finance- SEAT
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Project management
Bureau Tromp
Amsterdam, Netherlands2019-01
Degree in Economics - Economics
University of Barcelona (UB)
Barcelona2016-01
Skills
- Strategic Business Partnering
- ERP Transformation (SAP S/4HANA & Ariba)
- Audit Management & Coordination
- Tax Compliance & Inspection Readiness
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Consolidation & Regional Reporting
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Catalan
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Italian
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Finance & Tax Business Partner
Ipsen
2025.09 - Current
Accounting & Tax Manager Iberia
Ipsen
2024.01 - 2025.09
General Accounting & Reporting Manager
Danone
2019.07 - 2024.01
Accounts Payable Junior
Danone
2018.02 - 2019.07
Accounting
Banc Sabadell
2016.11 - 2018.02
EARLY CAREER HISTORY
Barcelona
2015.01 - 2016.09
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Project management
Bureau Tromp
Degree in Economics - Economics
University of Barcelona (UB)