Finance Manager
11 hours ago
Sant Cugat del Vallès
We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded Finance Manager - Business Partner who transforms data into insights, influences strategic decisions, and drives business performance through robust forecasting, effective reporting, and strong financial control. This is not a traditional accounting role, but a forward-looking position focused on supporting growth, profitability, and sustainable business success. • Partner with business leaders and functional heads to support strategic and operational decision-making., • Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to improve business performance and profitability., • Challenge and influence business decisions through fact-based financial guidance., • Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders., • Support commercial initiatives by evaluating their financial impact and expected returns., • Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles., • Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities., • Build financial models and scenario analyses to support business planning and strategic initiatives., • Ensure robust forecasting methodologies and continuous improvement of planning processes., • Support long-term financial planning and strategic business reviews., • Monitor and analyse revenues, margins, operating expenses, profitability, working capital, and cash flow., • Drive performance management through KPI development, tracking, and analysis., • Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance., • Identify performance improvement opportunities and support cost optimisation initiatives., • Prepare business cases and financial evaluations for investments, projects, and commercial opportunities., • Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting., • Analyse business performance and communicate key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities., • Prepare presentations and financial reviews for senior management., • Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve business visibility., • Support month-end and year-end closing activities in collaboration with the Accounting team., • Ensure consistency between management reporting and statutory financial data., • Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with company policies., • Contribute to finance transformation and continuous process improvement initiatives., • Promote data quality and financial discipline across the organisation., • Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline., • Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent) is desirable., • Experience in Finance, FP&A, Business Controlling, or related finance functions., • Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and management reporting., • Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making., • Experience in an international and matrix organisation is preferred., • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills., • Advanced Excel capabilities., • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or equivalent)., • Knowledge of BI and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar., • Understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles., • Strong business acumen and commercial awareness., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders., • Strong communication and presentation skills., • Results-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail., • Stakeholder engagement and satisfaction. #J-18808-Ljbffr