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Senior Financial Controller - Spanish Speaking FTC | London, UK | Hybrid

Cobalt Recruitment

London

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 90,000

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to manage all accounting aspects of their Spanish property portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead financial reporting and partner with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong Spanish language skills and a solid background in real estate finance, particularly under Spanish GAAP. You will oversee financial reporting, manage cash flow, and drive process improvements, ensuring the financial health of a multi-asset portfolio. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a thriving investment group, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Accountant with strong real estate finance experience.
  • Expertise in Spanish GAAP and property finance is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial reporting and tax compliance for the Spanish portfolio.
  • Lead monthly and quarterly closing processes for accuracy.

Skills

Spanish language skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Stakeholder influencing

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Excel

Accounting/property management software

Job description

Senior Financial Controller - Spanish Speaking FTC
Cobalt Recruitment London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 1 day ago Hybrid Job Contract GBP80000.00 - GBP90000.00 per annum

We are exclusively partnered with a privately owned investment group in their search for an experienced Senior Financial Controller to take ownership of all accounting aspects for their Spanish property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to take control of the financial reporting for a multi-asset portfolio in Spain and partner with senior stakeholders across the business.

Hybrid working - London

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Oversee financial reporting, tax compliance, and statutory accounts for the Spanish portfolio under Spanish GAAP
  2. Manage cash flow, interest payments, and dividends to optimise financial performance
  3. Lead monthly and quarterly closing processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  4. Provide financial analysis, including capex, profitability, and cash flow forecasting
  5. Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making
  6. Prepare Board reports, MSCI performance reporting, VAT submissions, and CIS reporting
  7. Drive process improvement and change management initiatives

Requirements:

  1. Spanish language skills are essential
  2. Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong real estate finance experience
  3. Expertise in Spanish GAAP and property finance, ideally from a consultancy or property management background
  4. Hands-on experience in accounting, FP&A, and finance partnering
  5. Strong commercial acumen with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders
  6. Excel proficiency and experience with accounting/property management software

If you are interested and have relevant experience, apply ASAP to secure an interview!

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