Chief Financial Officer - Bilbao, Spain

Michael Page España·Bilbao, Spain

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Bilbao for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

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About the role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will play a key role in both financial management and operational performance of the business. This is a highly "hands-on" position, with strong involvement in day-to-day operations and close collaboration with operational teams, actively participating in strategic decision-making.

  • Growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, focused on the events and leisure sector
  • Dynamic environment, focused on managing end-consumer experiences

What you'll do

  • Define and execute the overall financial strategy, ensuring rigor, control, and support for commercial, operational, and corporate growth.
  • Lead the full finance function (FP&A, reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, and systems), ensuring excellence, regulatory compliance, and organizational discipline.
  • Design and implement scalable processes, policies, and systems that enable national and international growth.
  • Lead the budgeting process with a cross-functional approach, integrating operational, commercial, and corporate areas.
  • Evaluate investments, strategic initiatives, and expansion opportunities through advanced analysis and data-driven decision-making.
  • Drive the implementation and optimization of ERP and BI tools, strengthening performance visibility and business analytics.
  • Lead and develop a high-level finance team capable of keeping pace with the company's growth.
  • Manage relationships with auditors, financial institutions, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to international expansion by identifying opportunities and optimizing the financial structure to ensure operational scalability.

What you'll get

  • Opportunity to join a project experiencing strong growth with a significant entrepreneurial component
  • Direct exposure to the CEO and participation in strategic decisions
  • Role with high real impact on business and operations
  • Dynamic, flexible, non-corporate environment
  • Competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate's experience

About the company & team



Growing company within the entertainment and experiential consumption space, specialized in the design and operation of large-format events at both national and international levels.

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

Finance professional with a business-oriented mindset, accustomed to working in dynamic and evolving environments:

  • Between 8 and 15 years of experience in finance roles
  • Previous experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or Senior Controller with high exposure to business operations
  • Experience in sectors such as: events, leisure, hospitality, retail, or high-growth environments will be particularly valued
  • Strong understanding of complex, multi-unit operating models
  • "Hands-on" mindset with the ability to adapt to unstructured environments
  • Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and treasury
  • High autonomy, flexibility, and a solution-oriented approach
  • Advanced level of English (other languages will be a plus)

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About the company

Michael Page España

Michael Page España

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