Head Of Finance Spain
- Real Estate
- Madrid
- Reports to CEO in Spain and to Global CFO
- 5 people under supervision
Job Description
Head Of Finance Spain
Mission
The Head of Finance will lead all financial activities of the Spanish business, acting as a strategic financial partner to the Country Managing Director. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial management and reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting, while overseeing local treasury, tax, internal controls, and risk management activities in coordination with Corporate Finance, Treasury, and Tax teams. The position will also ensure the establishment of a robust and efficient finance operation aligned with the company’s governance standards and business objectives.
Functions
Reporting to the Managing Director in Spain the selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Oversee accounting activities for the Spanish entities under local GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Manage cash flow, payment processes, liquidity planning, and banking relationships.
- Monitor budget deviations and support departments in budget control and cost management.
- Ensure timely tax filings and full compliance with tax, audit, and SOCIMI requirements.
- Prepare monthly closings, financial reporting, variance analysis, forecasts, and annual budgets.
- Coordinate relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, financial authorities, and service providers.
- Support refinancing activities, new investments, transactions, and M&A processes.
- Ensure strong internal controls, procurement compliance, and risk management practices.
- Drive finance process improvements, reporting enhancements, and implementation of finance tools.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team while collaborating closely with Corporate and international finance teams.
Profile
- Education:
University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience:
Proven experience in a Head of Finance or senior finance leadership role, ideally within the real estate industry.
Experience in change management, organizational transformation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Experience building, leading, and motivating high-performing teams.
- Languajes: High level of English
- Competencies:
Strong leadership and people development skills.
Collaborative working style with effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Strategic mindset with strong business orientation.
Strong affinity for technology and finance tools, with a forward-thinking and digital mindset.
Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to optimizing processes and efficiencies.
Creative and solution-oriented thinker with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.