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Deputy Finance Director

On-site in Madrid·Added 25 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent
Experience
8+ years
Education
University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in financial planning, controlling, or financial management areas.
  • Previous experience in companies within the hotel, hospitality, tourism, or services sectors with high operational complexity.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial planning processes, budgeting, and business analysis.
  • Demonstrable experience in ERP implementation and improvement projects; SAP is highly valued.
  • Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools, especially Power BI.
  • Experience in technological systems related to reservations, PMS, revenue management, hotel distribution, and specific tools for the hospitality sector.
  • Ability to lead automation, digitalization, and financial process improvement projects.
  • Intermediate to advanced level of English.

Nice to have

  • Valuable experience in corporate environments with multiple operating centers or business units.

The role

A leading company in the hotel sector is looking to hire a Deputy Chief Financial Officer for its corporate offices in Madrid. The selected person will participate in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis, acting as direct support to the Finance Department. They will play a key role in transformation projects, process optimization, and system implementation.

  • Previous experience in companies within the Hospitality/Hotel sector is essential.
  • Experience in the implementation, optimization, or management of technological systems

What you'll do

  • Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and the company's strategic plans.
  • Lead and coordinate financial planning processes and profitability analysis by business unit, hotel, and line of activity.
  • Develop advanced financial models to support strategic decision-making.
  • Supervise and improve financial and operational reporting processes for the Management and the Executive Committee.
  • Drive financial transformation projects and continuous process improvement in complex corporate environments.
  • Lead implementation, development, and optimization projects for ERP systems, preferably SAP.
  • Participate in the implementation and integration of new technological tools linked to hotel management, reservations, revenue management, and data exploitation.
  • Develop dashboards and business indicators using Business Intelligence tools, especially Power BI.
  • Guarantee the quality, integrity, and automation of financial and operational information.
  • Collaborate closely with the Operations, Revenue, Commercial, and Technology areas to improve business efficiency and profitability.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, margin improvement, and the generation of operational efficiencies.
  • Support the Finance Department in strategic projects, investment analysis, openings, acquisitions, or growth initiatives.
  • Participate in the definition and standardization of financial processes at a corporate level.

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

  • High analytical capacity and data orientation.
  • Strategic profile with business vision and a strong orientation toward results.
  • Experience leading financial transformation and digitalization projects.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with different business areas.
  • Ability to influence and work cross-functionally in corporate environments.
  • Orientation towards continuous improvement and process optimization.
  • Proactivity, autonomy, and high capacity for organization and planning.
  • Interest in new technologies applied to the hotel sector and financial management.

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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About the company & team

A leading company in the hotel sector is looking to hire a Deputy Chief Financial Officer for its corporate offices in Madrid. The selected person will participate in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis, acting as direct support to the Finance Department. They will play a key role in transformation projects, process optimization, and system implementation.

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