Our client is a leading international energy company with a strong presence in the

European market. As part of the continued development of its Spanish operations,

the company is looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for Spain.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the Finance function in Spain, ensuring strong financial governance while acting as a strategic partner to the local business and international management.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and performance analysis.
- Ensure accurate financial and statutory reporting in accordance with IFRS,

Group policies and local regulatory requirements.

- Manage treasury, liquidity and cash-flow planning, ensuring adequate funding for the company's operations.
- Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, including financing facilities, guarantees and other financial instruments required by the business.
- Work closely with the energy trading and commercial teams,

understanding the financial implications of gas and power trading activities.

- Participate in the management and monitoring of credit, liquidity and financial risks, working closely with the relevant Group functions.
- Ensure appropriate financial controls and risk-management frameworks are in place to support the company's trading and commercial activities.
- Provide financial insight and analysis to support commercial decisions,

business development and strategic initiatives.





- Manage relationships and reporting requirements with the international headquarters and senior Group stakeholders.
- Lead, develop and support the local Finance team, maintaining a hands-on approach and remaining close to day-to-day business activities.
- Participate actively in the local Management Committee and contribute to the company's strategic and operational decision-making.

Candidate Profile

- Significant experience in senior finance leadership positions, ideally as

CFO, Finance Director or equivalent.

- Strong experience within the energy sector.
- Solid knowledge of treasury, liquidity management, banking relationships and credit/financial risk.
- Strong understanding of IFRS, financial reporting, consolidation and internal controls.
- Experience working within an international organisation and reporting to regional or integral headquarters.
- Ability to combine strategic thinking with a hands-on and businessoriented approach.
- Big 4 experience is a must.

interaction across Finance, Trading, Commercial and Risk functions.

- Strong leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Fluent English and Spanish are required.

The Opportunity The position offers the opportunity to take a key leadership role within the Spanish organisation of an established international energy group, with significant exposure to both the local business and international senior management.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to combine financial leadership, energy exposure, risk management and strategic business partnering within a dynamic and growing organisation.

📌 CFO (Energy) (Madrid)
🏢 Robert Walters
📍 Madrid