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Accountant (H/M)

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Nov)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary: €50,000 - €55,000 a year
About €2,960 - €3,210 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Other languages: Portuguese
Experience: 7+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The final offer will depend on the candidate's demonstrated value throughout the selection process.
Career and professional development opportunities
Salary range 50,000€ - 55,000€ + variable
Job location: Madrid
Work format: 1 day of remote work

The role

Important company in the Real Estate sector is looking for a Finance Manager based in Madrid. The ideal candidate will have between 7-10 years of experience within a finance department. Previous experience in Big4 is highly valued. A high level of English is essential. A high level of Portuguese is valued. Experience managing teams is essential. Working system: 1 day of remote work.

High level of English
At least 6 years of experience in a similar position.

What you'll do

Reporting to the CFO, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following functions;

Supervise the complete accounting cycle and guarantee the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
Ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations by coordinating external audits and managing the relationship with advisors.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying deviations and proposing improvement actions.
Lead financial planning processes, annual budgeting, and financial projections.
Supervise the financial performance of national and international projects, analyzing profitability, costs, and margins.
Prepare management reports and dashboards for senior management in order to facilitate decision-making.
Control budget execution and supervise financial indicators (KPIs).
Coordinate treasury management and cash flow forecasting, optimizing the company's liquidity.
Driving improvements in financial, accounting, and internal control processes.
Coordinating and developing the Finance and Administration team.
Manage debt.
Make capital calls to investment partners and attend to financial inquiries from investors.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Between 7 and 10 years of experience in finance positions, with at least 3 to 5 years as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Accounting Manager.
Solid knowledge of financial accounting, monthly/annual closing processes, and preparation of financial statements.
Experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Strong analytical skills and a business-oriented mindset.
Experience in preparing management reports and performing profitability analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (Business Central).
High level of proficiency in English and knowledge of Portuguese is valued.
Experience managing teams.
Previous experience in Big4 is highly valued.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
Support continues after the contract is signed.
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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

An important company in the Real Estate sector is looking for a Finance Manager based in Madrid. The ideal candidate will have between 5-7 years of experience within a finance department. Previous experience in Big4 is highly valued. A high level of English is essential. A high level of Portuguese is valued. Experience managing teams is essential. Working system: 1 day of teleworking.

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