Head Of Finance
hace 9 horas
Madrid
Head of Finance (Europe) We are seeking a visionary and hands‑on Head of Finance (Europe) to lead financial strategy and operations across the European continent. As a key pioneer in our global expansion, you will be responsible for the "zero-to-one" establishment of our European entities, ensuring full financial compliance and driving operational excellence. Responsibilities: Entity Setup & Expansion: Lead the end-to‑end process of establishing new legal entities in Europe, including tax registration, bank account openings, and the recruitment of local finance teams. Full‑Spectrum Financial Management: Oversee all financial activities within the European region, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting (IFRS/Local GAAP), and cash flow management. Trading‑Specific Compliance & Tax: Design and optimise cross‑border transaction structures, VAT compliance frameworks, and transfer pricing strategies. Risk Mitigation: Establish robust internal control systems to manage credit risks, foreign‑exchange (FX) exposure, and working‑capital cycles inherent in high‑volume trading operations. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison with European tax authorities, auditors, banks, and legal advisors to ensure the business remains compliant with all local regulations. Qualifications: Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA are highly preferred. Professional Experience: 5+ years of senior financial management experience in Europe. Proven Track Record: Must have direct experience in setting up European subsidiaries/branches from scratch. Industry Expertise: Solid background in a Trading Company environment is mandatory (e.g., commodities, cross‑border e‑commerce, or wholesale distribution). Technical Skills: Deep understanding of European tax laws (specifically VAT and Corporate Income Tax); strong grasp of the "three‑way match" (cash, goods, and information flow) in a trading context. Soft Skills: Native or professional fluency in English is required; proficiency in a second European language (e.g., German, French) is a significant advantage. Competencies: Entrepreneurial mindset, highly self‑driven, and capable of navigating the ambiguity of an early‑stage international rollout. Junior Finance Manager (Spanish subsidiary) We are looking for a Junior Finance Manager to join our Spanish subsidiary and act as a key financial interface between the local team and the Group Finance function. This role is ideal for a hands‑on professional who is eager to grow in a fast‑developing, dynamic environment and who is comfortable combining operational execution with structured financial governance. Key Responsibilities Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to Group. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of local financial data. Prepare management reporting packages and performance analysis. Monitor KPIs and support budgeting and forecasting processes. Act as primary liaison between Spanish operations and Group Finance. Statutory & Compliance Oversee statutory accounting requirements in coordination with external advisors. Ensure compliance with Spanish accounting, tax, and regulatory obligations. Coordinate annual financial statements and audit processes. Support corporate governance documentation and local compliance activities. Legal & Administrative Coordination Interface with local legal advisors on corporate matters. Support contract review and corporate documentation processes. Ensure proper documentation and internal control standards are maintained. ERP & Process Development Work actively within the ERP system (preferably Microsoft Business Central). Support ERP optimisation and potential implementation/enhancement projects. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and internal control strengthening. Profile & Requirements Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. 3–6 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting roles. Strong knowledge of Spanish statutory and regulatory framework. Fluent in English (mandatory); Spanish native or fluent. Experience working with ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Business Central during implementation phase is highly desirable. Structured, reliable, and deadline‑oriented. Hands‑on mindset with the ability to roll up sleeves when needed. Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑growing, evolving environment. Strong communication skills and ability to interact with international stakeholders. Project & Structured Finance Manager EMEA Role We are currently seeking a _ for a Project & Structured Finance Manager EMEA that will be working on: Build and manage financial models providing forecasts based on various industry‑related operating metrics. Conducting Scenario Analysis based on macro and micro factors that will help in accessing risk. Ensuring accurate modelling of allocated portfolios and developing new transaction models and enhancing existing models. Recommending and implementing processes for improvements to budget and preparing forecasts for the company. Identifying key financial and non‑financial risks, recommending actions for mitigation of those risks. Applying appropriate sensitivity and scenario analysis to support investment actions. Updating financial models during different seasons and following corporate actions. Analysing and identifying data requirements related derivation rules and model tracking. Managing the due diligence, financial modelling, risk analysis and mitigation in the structuring of loans, equity investments and guarantees. Managing structured finance transactions for Renewable Energy projects (experience in Energy or Infrastructure sector is a must). Monitoring and following up of the transactions closed. Structuring transactions to maximise the potential financing and originate additional sources of capital. Assist in the origination of a pipeline of private sector infrastructure finance projects and screen investment opportunities through contacts with lenders, marketing, and deal screening. Support through the internal approvals process including interface with Risk, legal, Compliance and other teams as well as management of documents to be delivered to internal committees. Collect the appropriate legal documentation successfully concluded in line with approvals and monitor the covenants and other reporting requirements to be fulfilled. Ensure that financial close (i.e., first disbursement) is achieved in a timely and efficient manner, meeting the conditions for approval given by internal committees. Capable of negotiating with lenders and other different stakeholders from a technical and commercial point of view. Full ownership of the different financing responsibilities for the projects assigned under the relevant mandate, including liaising with other departments, advisors, and senior management. Ensuring compliance with required guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as agreed covenants and reporting requirements up to financing effectiveness. Providing support for relationships with commercial lenders, other financial partners in the region developers, and investors and authorities. Preparation of presentations and other documents for different stakeholders. Full understanding of tax structuring management. Participating in country teams for planning and programming purposes. Independently amending and clarifying messages and documents. Providing leadership and support to line manager. Coaching and mentorship for the more junior colleagues within the Department. Job requirements Degree in Economics, Administration, mathematics, physics, or Engineering. MBA is a plus. At least 5 years of work experience in a similar role. Expert financial modelling skills, including design of macros in Visual Basic. Working experience in a big 4, investment fund or a bank is highly desirable. International experience required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Computer literacy, including advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. High level of English is mandatory, being Spanish highly valuable as well. Any other additional language would be a plus. Work location: Madrid Availability to travel Finance Integration Manager – B2B Freelance Contractor Finance Consultant Post‑merger Integration project – Spanish‑speaking An international company is looking for an experienced Senior Finance Transformation Consultant to integrate a recent acquisition. The company is live with Oracle systems and is looking for someone with strong Finance knowledge to lead and deliver the integration of the new acquisition, a smaller subsidiary business. This role will lead the integration of finance processes and systems from the acquired business into the new company. The right candidate will deliver finance business analysis, process mapping and gap‑fit and will deliver the successful integration of the new entity end‑to‑end for finance and related areas. Your profile 5+ years' experience in Finance transformation including prior Finance project experience. Prior experience integrating new acquisitions (Post‑Merger Integrations – PMI delivery). Experience delivering Finance Transformation projects in an international environment. Prior experience delivering ERP or Finance systems integrations, ideally with Oracle applications. Excellent Stakeholder engagement and Change Management skills. Requirements: Deliver the Finance process mapping and the PMI Integration project. Lead the migration from legacy Business Systems and Finance Operating models to the new Target Operating Model and ERP solution (Oracle). Leverage technical IT Systems resources, Functional stakeholders and Business Process Owners to identify as‑is and to‑be requirements and drive the migration programme end‑to‑end. Track and report on Project Progress. Drive the project towards delivery against scope definitions and project plans e.g. time/budget/scope. Coordinate collaboration between the central team and local entity teams. Project governance. Fluent Spanish and English essential. Project Manager (financial, BPO, brokers or insurances sectors) At HiTHIUM , we're not just leading the energy sector; we're revolutionizing it! Our cutting‑edge innovations in BESS manufacturing are setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. We believe in pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and redefining what's possible. If you're passionate about driving change and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact, you've come to the right place. Join us and let's power the future together. We are looking for a strategic Finance Manager based in Spain to serve as trusted advisors to our European business leaders, providing financial insight, analysis, and support to drive business performance. These roles will partner cross‑functionally to ensure sound financial management, compliance, and alignment with corporate objectives for our BESS solutions and operations. Key Responsibilities: Act as a trusted advisor to European business unit leaders, offering financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions. Support business case development and investment decisions, including ROI analysis. Lead financial aspects of strategic initiatives and capital projects from planning through execution. Financial Planning and Analysis Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, forecasts, and budgets. Lead or support FP&A activities for the European entities. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), financial risks, and opportunities. Compliance and Reporting Collaborate with accounting, tax, legal, and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS, EU, and local GAAP requirements. Participate in audits, internal controls, and other compliance activities. Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures. Provide finance support for cross‑border transactions within Europe, intercompany recharges, and transfer pricing coordination. Partner with corporate finance on treasury, funding, and FX exposure management. Support international financial coordination and reporting requirements. Systems and Process Optimization Utilise financial systems (e.g., SAP, Datev) and Excel to enhance financial analysis and reporting capabilities. Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Lead change management initiatives for new financial processes and technology rollouts. End‑to‑End Project Management Develop and maintain complex financial models to assess project profitability, cash flow, IRR, and NPV. Ensure efficient cash flow management and timely availability of funds for project milestones. Prepare and present periodic financial reports for internal stakeholders and external financiers. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus. 10+ years of relevant finance experience, ideally in a multinational or European entity. Business fluent Spanish, English, and Chinese language skills. Industry experience in energy storage, renewable energy, manufacturing, or related technology sectors preferred. Experience in manufacturing environment. Experience leading financial transformation projects, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives. Strong understanding of IFRS, FP&A, and business partnering principles. Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Datev) and Excel. Experience working with international stakeholders or in a matrixed organization. Knowledge of European tax, compliance, and regulatory landscape. #J-18808-Ljbffr