We are supporting a fast-growing, investment-backed company operating within the infrastructure and logistics sector in the appointment of its Chief Financial Officer.

The company is executing an ambitious expansion plan across Europe and is looking for an experienced CFO who can combine financial leadership, operational control and a strong understanding of the expectations of institutional shareholders.

This is a key executive position with direct exposure to the CEO, Board and investment partners. The successful candidate will play a central role in scaling the business, strengthening its financial structure and supporting its long-term value creation plan.

The role

Reporting directly to the CEO and the Board of Directors, the CFO will lead the company's finance function and act as a strategic partner to the management team and shareholders.

The position requires a hands-on financial leader who can operate comfortably in a growing business while providing the reporting, governance and financial discipline expected in an investment fund-backed environment.

The company is based in the province of Girona. Flexibility can be considered, although regular presence at the company's headquarters will be required.

Key responsibilities

Financial strategy and shareholder reporting

- Lead the company's financial strategy in line with its business plan and shareholders' investment objectives.
- Own the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
- Deliver accurate and timely reporting to the CEO, Board and institutional shareholders.
- Prepare and present financial information for Board and investment committee discussions.
- Monitor business performance, cash flow, debt, working capital and overheads.
- Analyse financial variances and recommend corrective actions to the management team.
- Establish the financial governance and reporting standards required in an investment-backed company.





Treasury and financing
- Lead treasury management and short- and long-term cash flow forecasting.
- Ensure sufficient liquidity to support the company's expansion plan.
- Manage relationships with banks, lenders and other financial institutions.
- Oversee existing financing arrangements, debt obligations and financial covenants.
- Support the negotiation and implementation of new financing structures when required.

Investment and performance analysis
- Lead CAPEX and OPEX control in a capital-intensive and rapidly growing environment.
- Assess the profitability and financial performance of individual assets, projects and business units.
- Review investment proposals, financial models and business cases.
- Provide financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
- Coordinate financial and tax due diligence processes related to acquisitions or new investments.
- Support the Board and shareholders in value creation, financing and potential exit-readiness initiatives.

Accounting tax and internal control
- Oversee accounting, tax, consolidation and financial reporting activities.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
- Coordinate external auditors, tax advisors and other financial partners.
- Strengthen internal controls, financial processes and management information systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
- Develop a scalable finance function capable of supporting the company's future growth.

Leadership
- Lead,



develop and structure the finance team.
- Work closely with the CEO and other senior executives on business priorities.
- Promote financial accountability across the organisation.
- Combine strategic judgement with a practical and operational management style.

Candidate profile
- Significant professional experience in corporate finance, including several years in a CFO or equivalent senior financial leadership position.
- Previous experience as CFO or Finance Director of a company backed by private equity, infrastructure funds or other institutional investors.
- Proven track record of working directly with investment funds, Boards of Directors and demanding institutional shareholders.
- Strong understanding of shareholder reporting, financial governance, value creation plans and investment decision-making.
- Solid experience in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and executive reporting.
- Demonstrable experience managing debt, banking relationships and financing structures.
- Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, audit, internal controls and financial systems.
- Experience in a capital-intensive, infrastructure, logistics, real estate or asset-based business would be highly valuable.
- Exposure to high-growth, international or multi-country environments will be an advantage.
- Fluent English and Spanish are required.

Personal competencies
- Strong analytical skills and sound financial judgement.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, Board members and investment professionals.
- High level of ownership, rigour and attention to detail.
- Hands-on and collaborative leadership style.
- Ability to balance operational involvement with strategic thinking.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with high expectations and ambitious growth objectives.

📌 CFO (Pe Backed) - Logistics (Barcelona)
🏢 Robert Walters
📍 Barcelona