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Financial Director / CFO

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Other languages
Catalan
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Strategic project with high exposure and impact on the company's evolution.
  • Active participation in defining the business plan and decision-making.
  • Solid industrial environment with growth prospects.
  • Cross-functional leadership of financial and technological transformation initiatives.
  • Opportunity to participate in corporate and expansion projects.
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Health insurance.
  • Stable position with long-term professional development opportunities.

The role

Industrial company in a phase of evolution and professionalization seeks to incorporate a Financial Director with a combination of strategic vision and solid execution capability. They will lead the financial function, drive the improvement of systems and processes, and participate in corporate growth and development initiatives.

  • Strategic project with direct impact on management
  • Comprehensive financial management, process improvement, advanced reporting

What you'll do

Reporting to the General Management, the selected candidate will assume the following responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise the company's financial, tax, and accounting areas.
  • Manage invoicing, collections, payments, treasury, and customer credit risk control processes.
  • Coordinate compliance with tax obligations and the relationship with external advisors.
  • Prepare periodic financial reporting for management and shareholders.
  • Participate in the definition and monitoring of the annual budget, forecasts, and strategic plan.
  • Design, implement, and control financial, operational, and business KPIs.
  • Analyze margins and profitability by customer, business line, product, and production process.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procedures, processes, and management systems.
  • Lead projects for the implementation, integration, or improvement of ERP, CRM, and Business Intelligence tools.
  • Act as the main point of contact with financial institutions, auditors, and external advisors.
  • Work cross-functionally with production, operations, commercial, and human resources to support decision-making.
  • Conduct economic and financial viability analyses of industrial investments and growth projects.
  • Support potential corporate development initiatives, including opportunity analysis, due diligence, and subsequent integration of acquired businesses.
  • Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results orientation.

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

  • Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent education.
  • Postgraduate education in finance, financial management, or related disciplines is valued.
  • Fluent level of Spanish, Catalan, and English.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in management positions within the finance departments of industrial companies of significant size.
  • Minimum of 4 years of prior experience in auditing and/or transactions at a Big Four firm or a top-tier professional services firm.
  • Solid knowledge of financial accounting, taxation, management control, financial planning, and reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience in industrial environments, preferably related to metal manufacturing or transformation.
  • Knowledge and experience in the implementation, adaptation, and improvement of business management tools (ERP, CRM, and BI).
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or equivalent solutions is valued.
  • Previous experience in corporate operations, acquisition processes, and company integration will be valued.
  • Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and strategic vision.
  • Leadership, influencing, and cross-functional management skills in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Autonomous, organized, results-driven, and solution-oriented individual.
  • Residence near the Polinyà area is valued.

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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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a consolidated industrial company with a solid track record in its market and a clear focus on operational excellence. The company is in a stage of growth and transformation, committed to digitalization, process optimization, and continuous improvement as key levers for future business development.
The position offers the opportunity to be part of a stable project, with high visibility within the organization and real influence in strategic decision-making.

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