Manager - Group Financial Assurance & Consolidation
hace 23 horas
Madrid
Job Description Position: Manager – Group Financial Assurance & Consolidation Position Reports to: Group Global Financial Controller Location: Flexible (Madrid, Spain Preferred) Function: Finance Contract: Full Time We are looking for Candidates with following experience • 5 - 8 years exp, • Should have worked for Manufacturing Companies, • Finance , Auditing, Consolidation, Accounting Role Overview This is a broadened, high-impact Senior Internal Auditor role , designed to go well beyond traditional internal audit. The position is built around three strategic pillars and acts as a trusted partner to Group Finance, local finance teams, external auditors, and external accounting firms across the organization perimeter. The role combines internal audit leadership , group-level consolidation support and ownership of the consolidated financial statements (prepared with an external accounting firm) , global coordination and management of external audits (local entities and Group consolidated financial statements) , and continuous improvement of finance and business processes . The objective is to strengthen financial governance, audit quality, consolidation robustness, and operational efficiency while supporting a scalable, well-controlled global organization. This role offers strong exposure to senior leadership , complex international and multi-entity environments, and direct involvement in group consolidation, audit, and finance transformation topics . Beyond compliance, this role provides assurance that the Group’s financial information, controls, and processes can be trusted — locally and at consolidated level. Key Responsibilities Pillar 1 – Internal Audit & Risk Management • Plan, lead, and execute risk-based internal audits (financial, operational, compliance) across organization entities and functions., • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls , including entity-level and process-level controls., • Identify control gaps, root causes, and pragmatic, business-oriented recommendations ., • Perform deep-dive audits on high-risk or complex areas (e.g. revenue recognition, inventory, trade spend, projects, ERP processes)., • Monitor remediation plans, challenge delays or weak actions, and validate closure of audit findings ., • Contribute to the evolution of audit methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, and audit tools . Pillar 2 – Global External Audit Coordination & Consolidation Support Consolidated Financial Statements (Preparation & Coordination) • Serve as the primary point of contact for the external accounting firm responsible for the preparation of the organization consolidated financial statements ., • Prepare, structure, and coordinate all materials required for the establishment of the consolidated financial statements, including:, • Group reporting packages and supporting documentation, • Key accounting position papers and critical accounting judgments, • Reconciliations between local statutory data, group reporting, and consolidation outputs, • Actively support and coordinate the consolidation process , ensuring clarity, consistency, and timely resolution of issues between Group Finance, local entities, and the external accounting firm., • Ensure consistency and robustness of accounting positions applied at consolidation level. External Audit Management (Local & Group) • Act as the central coordination point for external audits across all organization entities., • Support and challenge local finance teams in preparing for statutory audits , ensuring consistent quality, documentation, and timelines., • Own the end-to-end management of the external audit of the consolidated financial statements , including:, • Audit planning and scope alignment, • Coordination of audit requests and responses, • Review, challenge, and follow-up of audit adjustments and management letters, • Coordinate with external auditors to:, • Align audit scope and planning across entities, • Ensure consistency of accounting positions, • Avoid duplication between internal and external audit work, • Drive a culture of "audit readiness and consolidation robustness by design" , strengthening upstream processes rather than reacting during audit cycles. Pillar 3 – Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence • Act as a catalyst for continuous improvement within organization finance and selected business processes., • Identify structural weaknesses, inefficiencies, or inconsistencies during audits and external audit coordination., • Partner with Group Finance, local controllers, and operational teams to:, • Simplify and standardize processes, • Strengthen controls while improving efficiency, • Support finance transformation initiatives (e.g. ERP evolution, reporting harmonization, process automation), • Contribute to the definition and deployment of group finance best practices ., • Support change management by translating audit findings into sustainable process improvements . Stakeholder interaction & Governance • Regular interaction with Group Finance leadership , local CFOs / Financial Controllers, and senior operational stakeholders., • Key interface with external auditors at local and group level ., • Present audit conclusions, key risks, and improvement opportunities to senior management in a clear, structured, and impactful way ., • Act as a trusted advisor , balancing independence with constructive partnership. Profile & Qualifications • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related field., • 5 - 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit (Big 4 or equivalent), or a combination of audit and controllership roles within an international environment., • Strong technical understanding of:, • Financial reporting (US GAAP), • Internal control frameworks and risk management, • Audit standards and external audit processes, • Proven experience interacting with external auditors and senior finance stakeholders ., • Exposure to group consolidation, multi-entity environments, and complex accounting topics is a strong advantage., • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. D365, SAP, Oracle) and data-driven audit approaches. Key Competencies & Mindset • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to see beyond compliance ., • Business-oriented mindset: able to translate risks into practical, value-adding solutions ., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with senior-level credibility., • Ability to operate independently while influencing without direct authority., • High integrity, sound judgment, and strong professional ethics., • Comfortable in a dynamic, transformation-oriented, international environment . What This Role Offers • A broader-than-classical internal audit role , at the crossroads of assurance, external audit coordination, and transformation., • High visibility within Group Finance and exposure to consolidated financial statements., • Opportunity to shape financial governance and audit practices across organization., • Strong development platform toward group finance leadership or transformation roles .