€60k - €75k
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On-site in Bilbao·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 7 Oct)
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Overview
- Work mode
- On-site, Bilbao
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Other languages
- French
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, controlling, and/or audit, including responsibility for month-end close and statutory compliance.
- Strong knowledge of Spanish GAAP, Spanish tax and regulatory requirements, statutory reporting, and local accounting obligations; experience in Chile or other European countries is an asset.
- Good knowledge of IFRS and experience applying corporate accounting policies in a multinational environment.
- Experience managing treasury operations, AP, AR, payroll accounting, tax compliance, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Experience managing cross-border finance activities and coordinating with corporate support services, advisors, external auditors, and local operating teams.
- Experience with ERP implementation or finance transformation projects; experience with IFS is an asset.
- Strong process-improvement, digitalization, and automation capabilities.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills, with the ability to combine operational execution with supervision and business support.
- Registered Economist, Registered Auditor (ROAC), CPA, or an equivalent professional accounting designation preferred.
- Fluent in English and Spanish;
- Knowledge of French is an asset.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Yearly bonus program;
- Twelve (12) paid wellness days per year.
The role
We are looking for a Finance Director responsible for providing strategic financial leadership across our operations in Spain and Chile. This role offers the opportunity to act as a key business partner, influencing decision-making, driving financial performance, and supporting the execution of important business initiatives in a dynamic international environment. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring strong financial governance, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation, and delivering insights that help shape the future growth and success of the organization.
What you'll do
- Lead all finance, accounting, payroll, tax, treasury, regulatory compliance and other related activities for the Spain operations and oversee those activities for our Chilean Entity.
- Ensure local statutory compliance, tax filings, regulatory reporting.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, financial institutions, government authorities and advisors while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and approval authorities.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of financial reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and management information as per corporate requirements.
- Ensure strong financial controls, effective risk management, and adherence to corporate accounting policies and international reporting standards.
- Act as a trusted business partner to local management, operation teams and the Corporate Support Services, providing financial insight and supporting strategic decision making.
- Drive standardization, simplification, improvement and automation of finance and business processes across all locations.
- Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing Finance team while fostering collaboration across locations and functions.
- Ensure business continuity through effective succession planning, cross-training, and clear accountability across the organization.
- Communicate significant financial, operational, compliance, or business risks in a timely manner and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.
- Support the execution of corporate initiatives while ensuring local regulatory and operational requirements are appropriately addressed.
- Participate in strategic projects, including business integrations, system implementations, organizational development, and operational excellence initiatives.
About H2O Innovation
H2O Innovation is a water technology company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems, with a strong focus on membrane filtration technologies such as reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration. The company operates globally, serving municipal, industrial, and commercial clients, and also provides specialty chemical products and operational services for water treatment plants. With a workforce of over 1,000 employees, H2O Innovation has established itself as a recognized player in the water treatment industry, with operations across North America, Europe, and other international markets.
In Spain, H2O Innovation has a notable presence through its subsidiary, which focuses on providing advanced water treatment solutions to the Spanish and broader European markets. The company's Spanish operations are centered in Barcelona, where it offers engineering, project management, and after-sales services. For international professionals, H2O Innovation offers opportunities to work on impactful environmental projects, with a collaborative culture that values technical expertise and innovation. The company's global footprint and commitment to sustainable water solutions make it an attractive employer for those looking to contribute to critical infrastructure projects in Spain.
- Industry
- Water Technology
- Founded
- 2000
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Quebec City, Canada
- In Spain
- Barcelona
- Website
- h2oinnovation.com
Good to know if you are moving
- H2O Innovation has a European office in Barcelona, Spain, which serves as a hub for its operations in the region.
- The company offers opportunities to work on large-scale water infrastructure projects, which can be valuable for engineers and technical professionals.
- As a global company with operations in multiple countries, H2O Innovation provides a multicultural work environment.
- The company emphasizes innovation and sustainability, making it a good fit for professionals passionate about environmental impact.
- Relocation support may be available for key roles, though specifics should be confirmed during the hiring process.
In their own words
About the company & team
H2O Innovation is a smart water treatment solutions company. We simplify water treatment by integrating state-of-the-art technologies to solve water challenges for good with our team of trusted experts. Our mission is to provide services on an international scale, in a people-oriented, caring environment that fosters professional and personal growth. Be part of our talent pool and grow with H2O!
