Iberia Finance Director - Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid)

• Experience working as Finance Director/ Finance Manager in multinational company|Very high English level and experience working with SAP, both are a must

Multinational company is looking for an Iberia Finance Director based in Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in Finance, with at least 3-5 years working as Finance Director/ Finance Manager in a small/ medium-sized subsidiary of a multinational group. Experience in a sales company that sells products (not services) is a must. SAP is a must (experience implementing SAP will be a plus). Very high English level is a must. Hands-on and multitask profile. Workplace type: In the office, with flexibility. Availability to travel occasionally.

Reporting to the Group CFO and to the Iberia Managing Director, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following responsibilities:

• Support the integration of the legal entity into the Group's environment.


• Support profitable growth along group guidelines within the Iberian region.


• Build up and lead a lean team of finance, controlling & administrative specialists.


• Lead, as well as hands-on work on all financial processes and matters, including cost accounting and controlling, preparation and monitoring of budgets and rolling forecast, monthly closing, and timely preparation of financial reports according to Group global policies.


• Analyze business data, initiate and monitor corrective action plans to achieve strategic targets and budget guidelines.


• Manage and exercise direct responsibility for controlling and reporting, accounts receivable and customer credit, accounts payable.


• Coordinate bank matters with parent company CFO in Europe to meet liquidity needs.


• Manage cash flow and support business and AR management with financing solutions as and when needed.


• Responsible for commercial-related legal, contract, risk management and insurance matters as well as support in evaluation of alliances and acquisitions (where necessary in coordination with parent company's legal counsel in Europe). Develop and implement a commercial strategy to support profitable growth and lead to identify opportunities for profitability improvement.


• Manage tax (including reporting and planning) and audit activities as well as legal issues within Spanish frameworks; prepare and sign legal contracts for the company.


• Secure high-quality IT support in people, systems and software; manage all IT-related activities, upgrades, and implementations for the profit center.


• Represent the company in all negotiations and communication initiatives.

• Salary package: 60.000 - 70.000 euros fixed salary + bonus + company car.


• The final offer will depend on the real experience demonstrated through the process.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Workplace type: In the office, with flexibility.


• Job location: Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid).


• Job managed by: Guillermo Recoder.

• University Degree in Business or Finance.


• MBA or Master's in Finance will be a plus.


• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in Finance, with at least 3-5 years working as Finance Director/ Finance Manager in a small/ medium-sized subsidiary of a multinational group.


• Experience within an international organization.


• Experience in a sales company that sells products (not services) from Industrial/ Manufacturing companies is a must.


• Hands-on experience in managing all relevant disciplines in finance, with solid understanding of all financial and controlling functions with special emphasis on cost accounting.


• Experienced in setting and implementing strategies, policies and procedures.


• Knowledge of transfer pricing and currency exchange.


• Well-developed analytical skills.


• Business understanding.


• Very high English level is a must.


• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a must for this position.


• Practical management experience with IT and related EDP structures and systems as well as with ERP-systems such as HFM/ Board/ Cognos.


• Experience working with SAP is a must. Experience implementing SAP will be a plus.


• Availability to travel occasionally.

Competences

• Hands-on financial manager and problem-solver, innovative, strategic thinker.


• Mature, realistic, and objective personality able to serve as a constructive and creative advisor to the CEO and other Executives.


• Independent, self-directed individual with high ethics; reliable and loyal.


• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and response to deadlines.


• Excellent communication skills at all levels.


• Open, honest and straightforward in communications and actions.


• Team-oriented motivator and leader.