Head of Financial Control & Compliance

About Catalyxx

Catalyxx is an innovative industrial technology company transforming the chemical industry through proprietary technology that converts bioethanol into renewable chemicals.

Following several years of successful technology development and the support of leading international investors, Catalyxx is entering a pivotal stage of growth, including the financing, construction and commissioning of its first commercial-scale plant, while simultaneously expanding its international footprint.

To support this exciting phase, we are looking for an experienced Head of Financial Control & Compliance who will become the CFO's key partner and lead the Group's financial control, accounting, compliance and finance operations.

We are not simply looking for an outstanding finance professional. We are looking for someone who is passionate about building a best-in-class finance organisation capable of supporting the company's long-term international growth.

The Opportunity

This role combines strategic responsibility with a strong hands-on approach.

You will have real autonomy to lead the Group's finance operations, develop a growing team and drive the continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and internal controls.

Working closely with the CFO, you will play a key role in project financing, investor relations, external audits, international expansion and the ongoing transformation of the finance function.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by building a scalable finance organisation within a fast-growing international industrial company.

More than filling a vacancy, we are looking for someone seeking a long-term career opportunity who wants to grow alongside Catalyxx and actively contribute to building a finance organisation capable of supporting the company's next stage of development.

What You Will Do/Key Responsabilities

Finance Leadership

- Lead the Group's Financial Control, Accounting, Treasury, Administration and Compliance functions.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of financial information across the Group.
- Design and implement scalable financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Act as the CFO's primary business partner in the day-to-day management of the finance function.

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

- Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
- Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements.
- Oversee multi-entity consolidation, intercompany transactions and transfer pricing.




- Ensure compliance with Spanish GAAP and IFRS, while supporting Group reporting under US GAAP.

Financial Planning & Project Controlling

- Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Oversee the financial control of industrial and R&D; projects.
- Manage CAPEX, OPEX, Work in Progress (WIP), Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting and project profitability.
- Provide financial support for government grants and R&D; tax incentive programmes.

Treasury & Corporate Finance

- Oversee treasury planning and working capital management.
- Support the CFO in managing banking relationships and financing activities.
- Supervise guarantees, bonds and financial risk management.
- Support debt financing processes and relationships with financial institutions.

Financial Governance, Compliance & Audit

- Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, corporate and regulatory requirements across all Group entities.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements.
- Coordinate relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities.
- Continuously strengthen the Group's internal control framework, financial governance and risk management.

Finance Transformation One of the key priorities of this role will be to continue building a modern, scalable finance organisation.

You will be responsible for:

- Leading the ongoing development of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and its deployment across new Group entities.
- Standardising financial processes across all subsidiaries.
- Driving finance process automation and digitalisation.
- Enhancing data quality, reporting capabilities and business intelligence.

Leadership

- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
- Define organisational structure, responsibilities and career development plans.
- Recruit and develop future finance talent.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Who We Are Looking For Beyond technical expertise, we are looking for someone who enjoys building organisations and wants to play a meaningful role in Catalyxx's long-term growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate:





- Strong leadership with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
- High levels of autonomy, ownership and sound judgement.
- A strong analytical mindset combined with business orientation.
- The ability to build robust processes within a rapidly growing organisation.
- Strategic thinking without losing attention to operational detail.
- Excellent planning, prioritisation and execution skills.
- A proactive mindset and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.
- A genuine interest in building a long-term career with Catalyxx and growing alongside the company.

Profile

Education

- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
- A postgraduate qualification in Finance, Controlling or Business Management will be considered an advantage.

Experience

- More than 10 years of finance experience in senior finance roles.
- Proven experience leading Financial Control, Accounting or Finance functions.
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, renewable energy or EPC project environments.
- Experience working within international multi-entity organisations.
- Previous Big Four audit experience is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of Spanish GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience with financial consolidation, multi-entity structures, intercompany transactions and multi-currency environments.
- Exposure to US GAAP is highly desirable.
- Strong background in project controlling within industrial environments.
- Treasury, corporate finance and banking relationship management.
- Audit, tax and corporate compliance.

Hands-on experience leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations, roll-outs or finance transformation projects will be considered a significant advantage.

Languages

- Fluent Spanish.
- Professional English (minimum C1).

What We Offer

- The opportunity to join one of the most innovative companies in the renewable chemicals industry.
- A unique industrial and international growth project with significant long-term potential.
- A highly visible leadership position working directly with the CFO and actively contributing to the Group's most strategic initiatives.
- A high degree of autonomy, responsibility and impact.
- The opportunity to build, transform and scale the finance function of an ambitious international industrial company.
- Permanent employment contract.
- Competitive compensation package, including fixed salary, performance-based bonus and employee benefits.
- Hybrid working model.

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