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
09.2025 - 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
01.2024 - 09.2025
- 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
07.2019 - 01.2024
- 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
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Verified and processed supplier and intercompany invoices, prepared closing reports, and supported efficiency improvement projects.
Accounting
Banc Sabadell
Sant Cugat
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Defined and implemented accounting and reporting processes for bank products
EARLY CAREER HISTORY
Barcelona
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Reporting Intern - CUATRECASAS
- Business Manager- CAIXABANK
- Internship in Finance- SEAT
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Project management
Bureau Tromp
Amsterdam, Netherlands01-2019
Degree in Economics - Economics
University of Barcelona (UB)
Barcelona01-2016
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
09.2025 - Current
Accounting & Tax Manager Iberia
Ipsen
01.2024 - 09.2025
General Accounting & Reporting Manager
Danone
07.2019 - 01.2024
Accounts Payable Junior
Danone
02.2018 - 07.2019
Accounting
Banc Sabadell
11.2016 - 02.2018
EARLY CAREER HISTORY
Barcelona
01.2015 - 09.2016
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Project management
Bureau Tromp
Degree in Economics - Economics
University of Barcelona (UB)