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Brainhunters
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Madrid
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Brainhunters
Madrid
ppOur client is the Spanish subsidiary of an Italian multinational group operating in the industrial sector, with a well-established presence in the Spanish market and a B2B and B2B2C business model. /p pThe company is currently undergoing a phase of growth, transformation and professionalisation, with the objective of strengthening its internal capabilities, improving the quality of financial information, and supporting a new stage of commercial and operational expansion in Spain. /p pIn this context, we are looking to appoint a bChief Financial Officer / Finance Director /b to lead the evolution of the finance function towards a more robust, efficient, scalable and business‑oriented model. /p h3ROLE MISION /h3 pThe main mission of the role will be to lead the comprehensive transformation of the finance function in Spain, ensuring a solid, reliable and traceable management model that supports the company’s growth and enhances decision‑making by the General Management team and the wider group. /p pThe successful candidate will be expected to professionalise processes, strengthen internal control, improve the quality of financial and management reporting, optimise the use of systems, and contribute to building a more efficient, structured and future‑ready finance organisation. /p h3MAIN RESPOSIBILITIES /h3 h3Financial Leadership and Management Control /h3 ul liDefine and execute the financial strategy of the company in Spain, aligned with growth, profitability and professionalisation objectives. /li liEnsure the reliability of financial, analytical and management accounting. /li liOversee monthly,
quarterly and annual closing processes. /li liImplement a solid management control model focused on profitability, margins, cost structure, working capital and cash flow. /li liDevelop dashboards and key performance indicators for General Management and the group. /li liSupervise treasury, cash forecasts, financing, working capital needs and relationships with financial institutions. /li /ul h3Process and Systems Transformation /h3 ul liDiagnose current finance processes and lead their end‑to‑end redesign. /li liReduce dependency on manual tasks, parallel Excel files and poorly traceable workflows. /li liDrive standardisation, automation and continuous improvement of finance processes. /li liOptimise the use of the ERP and associated financial reporting tools. /li liImprove the quality, discipline and traceability of financial data. /li liLead improvements across areas such as accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, budgeting and reporting. /li /ul h3Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Management /h3 ul liPrepare high‑quality financial reporting for General Management, the group and other internal stakeholders. /li liCoordinate audits, tax matters, financial compliance and relationships with external advisors.
/li liAct as a financial business partner to the General Management team and the executive committee. /li liParticipate in strategic, operational and investment decisions. /li liMaintain fluent communication with international stakeholders, requiring a high level of English. /li /ul h3CANDIDATE PROFILE (HE / SHE) /h3 ul liUniversity degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or similar. /li liMBA, CIMA or postgraduate training in corporate finance would be highly valued. /li liPrevious experience as CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance or in an equivalent senior finance role. /li liBackground in industrial companies, distribution, import, trading, supply chain, specialised retail, B2B/B2B2C businesses or operationally complex environments. /li liProven experience leading finance transformation projects, particularly in companies that have evolved from manual or under‑structured models to more professionalised environments. /li liStrong knowledge of accounting, management control, cash management, reporting, tax and internal control. /li liExperience in process improvement, automation, standardisation and systems optimisation. /li liPractical ERP experience; knowledge of MS BC, SAP or JD Edwards will be especially valued. /li liHigh level of English, required for interaction with international stakeholders. /li /ul h3CONDITIONS /h3 ul liPermanent contract. /li liFull‑time position. /li liLocation: Madrid/Barcelona /li liOccasional travel availability required. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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