12 ago
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Overactive Media
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Madrid
12 ago
Overactive Media
Madrid
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Finance to lead the financial operations of our Spanish entities based in Madrid. This role will oversee local accounting, financial reporting, and finance administration while ensuring full compliance with Spanish GAAP (Plan General Contable - PGC), local tax regulations, and regulatory reporting requirements under IFRS for group consolidation.
The role will be responsible for managing the full accounting cycle, including month-end and quarter-end close, financial reporting to corporate headquarters in Toronto, AP/AR oversight, vendor and service provider management, and financial planning coordination with department leaders and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This role will report directly to the Group CFO.
This position will also manage the local Finance & Administration team in Spain and serve as the subject matter expert for ERP systems, accounting processes, and financial controls, supporting ongoing improvements in financial reporting, systems, and operational efficiency.
The idóneo candidate is a proactive finance professional comfortable working in a multi-entity, multi-currency international environment and collaborating with stakeholders across Europe and North America.
Core Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Local Finance Management
- Lead and manage the Finance and Administration function in Spain, including oversight of accounting operations and local finance staff
- Act as the primary finance lead for Spanish entities, ensuring compliance with Spanish GAAP (PGC), tax regulations, and statutory reporting obligations
- Serve as the main liaison with Corporate Finance in Toronto, ensuring timely reporting,
alignment with group policies, and support for consolidated reporting
- Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Department Heads to support budgeting, cost management, and financial planning initiatives
- Support corporate strategic initiatives, financial analysis, and operational decision-making
Month-End & Quarter-End Close
- Lead the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines
- Prepare and review:
- Monthly financial statements (including P&L;, balance sheet, and cash flow reports)
- P&L;, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
- Variance analysis versus budget and forecast
- Supporting schedules and reconciliations
- Provide financial reporting packages to Corporate Finance in Toronto for consolidation and executive reporting
- Coordinate year-end close activities, support external audits for group company reporting, and manage local statutory audit for Spanish entity reporting
Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering
- Work closely with Department Heads and operational leaders to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts
- Provide financial insights to support decision-making across departments including operations, marketing, esports, and content production
- Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis to CFO with financial recommendations
- Support cost planning and execute cost control initiatives
Vendor, Service Provider & External Liaison
- Act as the primary finance contact for collections, vendors, service providers, and external advisors
- Oversee vendor onboarding, contract coordination, and
📌 Associate Director Of Finance (Madrid)
🏢 Overactive Media
📍 Madrid