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Finance Manager

On-site in Bilbao·Added 1 month ago (last checked 30 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: On-site, Bilbao
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: 10+ years
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience

More than 10 years of experience in financial responsibility / management positions in multinational environments, preferably in the industrial sector with manufacturing processes.
Candidates from audit firms or financial consulting firms with a tax specialization will also be valued.
Demonstrable experience in Basque taxation and relationship with the Provincial Tax Agencies (Haciendas Forales).
Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and international reporting.
Demonstrable experience in the financial management of consolidated groups (+5 intra-group companies)
Valuable experience in M&A and Due Diligence processes.
Experience in reporting and financial planning in high-demand environments.

Languages

High English level, minimum C1 level

Skills

Integrity and confidentiality.
Experience in team management
Analytical skills and technical rigor.
Strategic vision and business orientation.
Ability to influence and communicate.
Close and collaborative leadership.
Ability to operate within complex multinational structures.
Humility, responsibility, and professional commitment.

Education & certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
Postgraduate training in Taxation, Finance, Auditing, or an MBA will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Joining a leading multinational group in its sector.
Critical position within the company's financial structure.
Wide autonomy and corporate visibility.
Solid and stable industrial environment.
Location in Bilbao and little need for travel.

The role

An important company in the industrial sector (+200m turnover), a subsidiary of a publicly traded group, with offices in the center of Bilbao and several production plants nationwide, needs to hire a Financial Manager to lead the group of companies as a whole, at both financial and administrative levels.

Important multinational in the industrial sector with an office in Bilbao
Generational succession project

What you'll do

Reporting to the Group CFO, your main functions will include, among others:

Financial Management

Supervise financial, budgetary, and treasury planning.
Manage relationships with financial institutions and insurance companies.
Coordinate the management of guarantees, bonds, and financing programs.
Supervise credit risks and collaborate with commercial areas in collections management.
Lead the procurement and monitoring of public aid and subsidies.
Manage aspects related to real estate assets, insurance, and CO₂ emission rights.

Accounting and Reporting

Ensure the correct application of accounting regulations.
Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
Prepare and present annual accounts and commercial information.
Ensure the quality and traceability of financial information.
Coordinate financial and internal audits.
Participate in consolidation and international reporting processes, under IFRS and US GAAP regulations.

Taxation

Lead the tax strategy of the companies under your responsibility.
Ensure compliance with tax obligations.
Manage the relationship with the Provincial Tax Agency (Hacienda Foral) and regulatory bodies.
Coordinate tax inspections and procedures.
Analyze tax risks and opportunities within the current legal framework.

Corporate Governance and Projects

Direct participation in the Management Committee.
Participate in corporate projects, acquisition processes, Due Diligence, and investment analysis.
Act as the key interlocutor for external auditors, advisors, and public bodies.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
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.
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.
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.
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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.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

Important company in the industrial sector (+200m turnover), a subsidiary of a publicly traded group, with offices in the center of Bilbao and several production plants nationwide.

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