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    Francisco López del Pino, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, has published the novel: Casos para lelos

    After receiving one of the short story awards, “El Pensador”, from the ULPGC last summer, our colleague, Professor Francisco López del Pino, from the Department of Applied Economic Analysis, has just published a detective comedy novel distinguished by its innovative approach and pronounced sense of humor.

    In addition to teaching at the Faculty, Paco dedicates part of his time to crafting stories that start from ordinary situations and spiral into complete chaos, filled with quirky characters and decisions as questionable as they are amusing—just like in his newly released novel, “Casos para lelos” (“Cases for Fools”), an absurd detective comedy in which the only sane character is the cat.

    The book features two parallel storylines: on the one hand, a protagonist who finds herself caught in a series of chaotic events while trying to solve a mysterious case; on the other hand, a character who independently investigates an alleged international conspiracy. Both narratives, developed from very
    different perspectives—intuition versus logic—ultimately converge into a single story.

    The novel also offers an unconventional reading structure: readers can follow either the odd or even chapters independently, although a full understanding of the story requires combining both narrative threads.

    The Faculty invites the university community to enjoy reading this work and congratulates the author on this achievement and his ingenious literary proposal.

     

    Job Offer: Controller (Management Control) – Ahumados Canarios

    THE COMPANY

    AHUMADOS CANARIOS is a customer-oriented company engaged in the production and supply of frozen seafood products for hotels, wholesalers, and the food service sector. They operate with a mindset of excellence, rigor, and continuous improvement, promoting the implementation of ERP systems, cost control, and KPI-based management.

    Location: Canary Islands (on-site)
    Area: Finance & Controlling | Reporting to Finance Management / General Management
    Project: Professionalization of management control, data reliability, and reporting deployment (ERP + BI).

    POSITION OVERVIEW

    Ensure the company’s financial control through a reliable, timely, and actionable reporting model that enhances control over costs, margins, cash flow, and KPIs, and enables fast, data-driven decision-making.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Management Control & Reporting

    • Design and maintain dashboards (sales, margin, costs, EBITDA, working capital) and periodic reporting for Management.
    • Prepare monthly closings and analyze deviations versus budget and prior year (LY), proposing corrective actions.
    • Analyze profitability by branch, customer, product family, and channel, supporting commercial decisions (mix, pricing, margins).

    Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

    • Lead the budgeting and forecasting process (monthly and quarterly), ensuring methodology and discipline.
    • Monitor key initiatives within the plan: financial impact, milestones, and KPIs.

    Costs, Efficiency & Internal Control

    • Implement and strengthen control over operating costs (energy, logistics, shrinkage, indirect staff, and general services).
    • Define controls and procedures to improve cost discipline and administrative efficiency.
    • Improve traceability and reduce data issues (adjustments, allocations, coding errors).

    ERP, Data & BI

    • Ensure data reliability and traceability within the ERP, as well as consistency across accounting and management.
    • Collaborate in the implementation/optimization of modules, master data (items, customers, cost centers), and reporting automation (BI).

    Cash Management & Working Capital (in coordination with Finance Management)

    • Support cash planning and working capital control (collections, payments, and inventory), with a focus on discipline and anticipation.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or similar.
    • 2–7 years of experience in Management Control / Auditing / Financial Planning & Analysis (preferably in distribution, industrial, or food retail environments).
    • Advanced proficiency in Excel and analytical tools (such as Power BI or similar).
    • Experience with ERP systems and process improvement (SAGE, SAP, etc.).
    • Analytical, business-oriented profile with sound judgment and the ability to influence.

    DESIRABLE

    • Experience in companies with multiple branches and logistics operations.
    • Knowledge of Spanish GAAP (PGC) and accounting to ensure consistency between accounting and management reporting.
    • Functional English.

    WHAT THEY OFFER

    • A stable, high-impact project: control, ERP/BI, and profitability improvement.
    • Direct involvement in management decision-making (real business visibility).
    • Salary range: €28,000 – €38,000 gross/year, depending on skills and experience, plus a development plan.

    Interested candidates may send their CV to: rrhh@ahumadoscanarios.es, indicating “Controller” in the subject line.

    Learning from Practice with Dr. Igor Stojanovic: How to Design Campaigns That Work.

    On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria hosted a talk titled “How to Design Marketing Campaigns That Work” in its Assembly Hall. The guest speaker, Dr. Igor Stojanovic, is the Director of Digital Marketing at Grupo.
    ICOT and holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Valencia.

    The session took place as part of the Master’s Degree in Marketing and International Trade (specifically, the course Commercial Communication and Sales Management) and the Master’s Degree in Tourism: Digitalization, Innovation and Intelligence (specifically, the course Digital Communication).

    During the session, Dr. Stojanovic shared his extensive professional experience and presented multiple real-world marketing case studies. He encouraged active student participation in tackling the challenges presented. His engaging and practical approach gave attendees direct insight into the processes and decision-making behind effective communication strategies.

    Initiatives like this bridge the gap between the business world and the classroom, promoting applied learning and enhancing students’ professional skills.

    The lecturers of both courses, Josefa D. Martín Santana and Lorena Robaina Calderín, extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Igor Stojanovic for his valuable contribution. They also thank the Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism for its support in organizing, funding, and providing facilities that make such practical training opportunities possible for postgraduate students.

     

    Conference: “Women in German Family Businesses: Two Cases on Gender and Succession”

    On Thursday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m., the Faculty’s Lecture Hall hosted the conference entitled “Women in German Family Businesses: Two Cases on Gender and Succession,” organized by the Aula Internacional Germánica de la ULPGC .
    The session, delivered in English by researcher Pia Carstersen from the University of Bielefeld (Germany), brought together 35 attendees. During her presentation, the speaker introduced two studies on German family businesses that analyze the role of gender in succession processes.
    Throughout the conference, both the challenges and opportunities faced by women in this field were highlighted, fostering an engaging space for reflection and discussion among participants.

     

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