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Finance Director

On-site in Madrid·Added 4 months ago (last checked 30 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

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Salary
€75,000 - €85,000 a year

About €4,180 - €4,640 a month after tax, or €4,430 - €5,060 under the Beckham regime.

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent
English
Required
Other languages
French
Experience
8+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Essential previous experience in the engineering and infrastructure sector
  • 8-10 years of experience in financial positions, with at least 3-5 years as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Accounting Manager.
  • Solid knowledge of financial accounting, 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 preparing reports for senior management and profitability analysis.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, preferably Navision.
  • Essential previous experience in the engineering, infrastructure, construction, or project sector.

Nice to have

  • High level of English and French (highly valued in a company with international operations).

Education & certifications

  • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Languages

  • English and French high level

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary range: €75,000 - €85,000 + Bonus
  • The final offer will depend on the candidate's demonstrated value throughout the selection process.
  • Career and professional development opportunities

The role

A leading engineering company is seeking a Finance Manager to be based in Madrid. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10-12 years of experience in financial positions, leading accounting, financial planning, analysis, and management control areas. Previous experience in the engineering and infrastructure sector is essential. A high level of English and French is required.

What you'll do

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

  • Supervising the full accounting cycle and ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
  • Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations, coordinating external audits and relationships with advisors.
  • Preparing and analyzing financial statements, identifying variances, and proposing improvement actions.
  • Leading financial planning processes, annual budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Monitoring the financial performance of national and international projects, analyzing profitability, costs, and margins.
  • Developing management reports and dashboards for senior management, providing information for decision-making.
  • Controlling budget execution and monitoring financial KPIs.
  • Managing treasury and cash flow forecasts, optimizing company liquidity.
  • Driving improvements in financial, accounting, and internal control processes.
  • Coordinating and developing the Finance and Administration team.
  • Debt management.

How you'll work

  • Job location: Madrid
  • Work format: On-site

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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