Senior Finance Director

Job description

We are partnering with a fast-expanding managed IT services organization headquartered in Barcelona who are looking for a seasoned Finance Director to become part of their growing team during this thrilling expansion phase. This represents an exceptional opportunity for a finance leader who excels in dynamic, rapidly-changing environments and is eager to get hands-on in establishing strong financial frameworks from the foundation up.

This flexible position provides an ideal blend of in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility, enabling you to play a key role in defining the financial direction of a forward-thinking company while preserving your work-life harmony.

Estamos colaborando con una organización de servicios gestionados de TI en rápida expansión con sede en Barcelona que busca un/a Director/a de Finanzas experimentado/a para formar parte de su equipo en crecimiento durante esta emocionante fase de expansión. Esta representa una oportunidad excepcional para un/a líder financiero/a que sobresale en entornos dinámicos y de cambio rápido, y que está dispuesto/a a involucrarse directamente en el establecimiento de marcos financieros sólidos desde la base.

Esta posición flexible proporciona una mezcla ideal de colaboración presencial y flexibilidad de trabajo remoto, permitiéndote desempeñar un papel clave en la definición de la dirección financiera de una empresa con visión de futuro mientras preservas tu armonía entre vida laboral y personal.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Spanish tax regulations, social security requirements, and all relevant financial legislation
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial risk assessment
• Build and mentor the finance function as the company scales, establishing best practices and systems
• Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures in a growing, dynamic environment
• Partner with senior leadership to support M&A activities, fundraising, or investment opportunities as needed
• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support the company’s scaling trajectory
• Prepare management accounts, financial reports, and board presentations with actionable insights
• Drive financial strategy and provide commercial insights to support business decisions and growth initiatives
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Spanish accounting standards
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, tax advisors, and financial authorities

Responsabilidades Principales

• Garantizar el cumplimiento de la normativa fiscal española, requisitos de seguridad social y toda la legislación financiera pertinente

• Supervisar la gestión del flujo de efectivo, optimización del capital de trabajo y evaluación de riesgos financieros

• Construir y formar la función financiera a medida que la empresa crece, estableciendo mejores prácticas y sistemas

• Desarrollar e implementar controles financieros, políticas y procedimientos en un entorno dinámico y en crecimiento

• Colaborar con la alta dirección para apoyar actividades de fusiones y adquisiciones, captación de fondos u oportunidades de inversión según sea necesario

• Liderar todas las operaciones financieras, incluyendo presupuestos, previsiones y planificación financiera para apoyar la trayectoria de crecimiento de la empresa

• Preparar cuentas de gestión, informes financieros y presentaciones para el consejo con información práctica

• Impulsar la estrategia financiera y proporcionar información comercial para apoyar decisiones empresariales e iniciativas de crecimiento

• Gestionar los procesos de cierre mensual y anual, asegurando la precisión y el cumplimiento de las normas contables españolas

• Gestionar las relaciones con partes externas, incluyendo auditores, bancos, asesores fiscales y autoridades financieras

• Essential Requirements

  • Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in Spanish GAAP and tax regulations
  • Fluent in Spanish and English (both written and spoken)
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial technology tools
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • Excellent financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in unorganised or ambiguous environments, bringing structure and clarity
  • Minimum 5-7 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (experience with cloud-based solutions preferred)
  • Proven experience in a high-growth or scaling company environment where you’ve built or improved financial systems

• Requisitos Esenciales

  • Enfoque proactivo y práctico con excelentes habilidades de resolución de problemas
  • Sólidos conocimientos técnicos de contabilidad con experiencia en PGC español y normativa fiscal
  • Dominio del español e inglés (tanto escrito como hablado)
  • Habilidades avanzadas en Excel y comodidad con herramientas tecnológicas financieras
  • Licenciatura en Finanzas, Contabilidad, Economía o campo relacionado
  • Excelentes habilidades de modelado financiero, previsión y análisis
  • Capacidad demostrada para prosperar en entornos desorganizados o ambiguos, aportando estructura y claridad
  • Mínimo 5-7 años de experiencia progresiva en finanzas, con al menos 2 años en capacidad directiva
  • Sólidas habilidades de comunicación con capacidad para presentar información financiera compleja a partes interesadas no financieras
  • Dominio de software de contabilidad y sistemas ERP (se prefiere experiencia con soluciones en la nube)
  • Experiencia demostrada en un entorno de empresa de alto crecimiento o en escalamiento donde hayas construido o mejorado sistemas financieros

• Desirable Qualifications / Cualificaciones Deseables

  • Understanding of M&A processes and financial integration
  • Experience with scaling businesses through significant growth phases (e.g., Series A/B funding, rapid headcount expansion)
  • Knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS)
  • Experience managing external audits and due diligence processes
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
  • Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, or Spanish equivalent such as Auditor de Cuentas)
  • Previous experience in managed services, SaaS, or B2B business models
  • Experience in the technology or IT services sector
  • Comprensión de procesos de fusiones y adquisiciones e integración financiera
  • Experiencia con empresas en escalamiento a través de fases de crecimiento significativo (p. ej., financiación Serie A/B, expansión rápida de plantilla)
  • Conocimiento de normas internacionales de contabilidad (NIIF)
  • Experiencia en la gestión de auditorías externas y procesos de debida diligencia
  • Familiaridad con herramientas de inteligencia empresarial (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
  • Cualificación profesional (CPA, ACCA, ACA o equivalente español como Auditor de Cuentas)
  • Experiencia previa en servicios gestionados, SaaS o modelos de negocio B2B
  • Experiencia en el sector tecnológico o de servicios TI

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to shape the finance function in a scaling organisation
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 gross per annum (negotiable for exceptional candidates with extensive relevant experience)

Lo Que Se Ofrece

• Oportunidad de dar forma a la función financiera en una organización en crecimiento
• Oportunidades de desarrollo profesional y formación
• Potencial de bonificación basada en rendimiento
• Salario: €65.000 - €75.000 brutos anuales (negociable para candidatos/as excepcionales con amplia experiencia relevante)

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