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Chief Financial Officer Iberia

On-site in Barcelona·Added 7 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

1696 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent contract
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
15+ years
Education
University degree

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Excellent opportunity to join a leading multinational company.

The role

A highly skilled CFO who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional soft skills.

  • Leader in a multinational FMCG company
  • Transformation role.

What you'll do

  • Identification and definition of business strategies in collaboration with the management team.
  • Responsible for the financial IT system, finance and accounting professionals who carry out operational and economic management to ensure the achievement of established objectives.
  • Determination of financial KPIs and participation in the definition of financial reports for decision-making and recommendations on corrective measures.
  • Control of general accounting, taxation, preparation of annual accounts and analysis of market trends in order to anticipate business difficulties and develop solutions.
  • Preparation of medium and long-term forecasts and definition of projections in order to provide a vision of the future.
  • Promotion of budgetary control to achieve established objectives.
  • Supervision of the implementation and updating of financial systems.
  • Management of relationships with investors and financial institutions.

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

  • University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. MBA or financial certifications will be valued.
  • High level of English and Spanish.
  • At least 15 years of experience as a Financial Director or similar in a multinational FMCG or global company with production plants, preferably in the consumer goods sector.
  • Knowledge of accounting, consolidation, and reporting.
  • Experience in managing and developing multicultural teams.
  • Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
  • Proactive and autonomous, with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Analytical skills and ability to distinguish between major and minor issues.
  • Transformational leader capable of driving change and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Excellence in leadership skills, ability to inspire teams and generate alignment around shared objectives.
  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Presentation, analytical and writing skills.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

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.

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A top-tier global player in the FMCG sector.

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