CFO

Job Overview

Important multinational Group is seeking a qualified candidate for a financial management role.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in financial management in an important multinational
• High level of English, proficiency in financial software, and strategic thinking

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's short- and long-term objectives, ensuring financial sustainability and profitability.
• Lead the financial planning and analysis process to support business decisions, including investment evaluations, capital budgeting, and cost management.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior management, helping shape key business decisions and corporate strategies.
• Provide strategic guidance on capital financing options to support company's growth needs.
• Act as adviser and challenger to the CEO and other board members to ensure the business goals are met, resources, and processes are appropriate and delivered.

• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, semiannual, and annual financial statements in compliance with local regulations and international financial reporting standards (Local GAAP, Group and US' GAAP).
• Analyze financial performance, variance analysis, and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Cost analysis and identification of efficiencies to reduce costs, besides assessing and implementing mitigation measures when situations require.
• Prepare and present financial reports to executive management, the board of directors, and stakeholders within the international group.

• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring all departmental budgets are aligned with corporate objectives.
• Continuously review and update forecasts and projections, adjusting for market conditions and internal factors.
• Monitor financial performance against the budget and/or forecast, providing analysis on deviations and corrective actions.

• Ensure robust internal controls are in place to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review and assess the effectiveness of the current processes in place and propose improvements when deemed necessary.
• Lead internal audits and ensure the company complies with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Work closely with external auditors to ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Comply with SOX regulations.

• Oversee the management of cash flow to ensure the company meets its financial obligations and optimizes working capital.
• Assess financial risks, including market fluctuations, credit risk, and operational risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage and further develop banking relationships and financing arrangements as needed to support operational needs and business expansion.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring their professional growth and alignment with the company's objectives.
• Implement training programs to enhance the technical and leadership skills of the finance staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

• Coordinate financial operations across different international regions and ensure consistency in financial practices within the global group.
• Work with the parent company's finance leadership to align group-wide financial goals, reporting, and compliance.
• Monitor tax regulations, and international accounting standards that impact the company's global operations.

• Collaborate with the executive team to assess financial implications of growth initiatives and support decision-making.
• Support business growth with adequate financial analysis, advice, and funding.
• Determine, support and promote sound business cases (cost prices) and bidding processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work and interact with people from other countries/cultures within the international group.
• Dynamic, challenging, and supportive working environment.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• The final offer will depend on the real experience demonstrated through the process.
• Job location: the office is in the center of Madrid.
• Job managed by: Pablo Soria