• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP for Iberia and Latin American countries
• Advanced proficiency in SAP. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

Important multinational company is looking for a Head of Finance Iberia/Latam

Descripción

The Head of Finance IBERIA/LATAM is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial, legal, and administrative aspects of the region's operations. This position ensures compliance with international and local regulations, supports business decision-making through financial insights, and maintains robust control systems. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and global service centers to ensure seamless financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Ensures all accounting activities are compliant with both group and local

• Remains accountable for the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Oversees coordination with local tax advisors for tax compliance and payroll, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Manages VAT and other tax obligations, customs, payment runs, dunning processes, and valuation rules.
• Maintains a robust internal control system and manages tax audits.
• Ensures accurate internal and external reporting in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
• Liaison with central accounting, audit departments, and local auditors.

• Acts as a strategic partner to business leaders, supporting decision-making through financial insights.
• Monitors forecasts, budgets, and mid-term plans.
• Conducts regular reviews with local and regional management and performs impairment tests.
• Defines and implements KPIs to track performance.
• Leads cost control initiatives and cost reduction projects.
• Manages asset inventories and ensures accurate reporting to external organizations such as statistical agencies.

• Ensures all legal and contractual obligations of the entity are met.
• Manages legal setup and administration, including bylaws and shareholder meetings.
• Upholds the four-eyes principle.
• Handles legal cases in collaboration with corporate legal and local lawyers.
• Maintains general terms and conditions and oversees contract management.

• Defines and communicates risk policies and processes, covering market, credit, and operational risks.
• Implements and monitors internal control systems.
• Manages insurance according to group guidelines and participates in claim management.
• Conducts risk assessments, evaluations, and reporting.
• Defines and tracks mitigation actions.

• Oversees execution, implementation, and maintenance of finance-related IT systems in alignment with central rules and guidelines.
• Manages finance applications and tools.
• Defines and maintains user authorizations.
• Serves as the interface to Corporate IT.
• Support and manage centrally defined IT implementations in the region.

• Implements and monitors the approval matrix and the IBERIA/LATAM Authorization Framework.
• Defines and implements specific local rules and guidelines to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; MBA or professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive finance experience (FP&A, controlling, business partnering) in a multinational environment.
• Experience in the Lighting, Electrical, Building Materials, or Industrial Manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP for Iberia and Latin American countries.
• Proven track record in planning, budgeting, and financial analysis for multi-country regions. Advanced proficiency in SAP (FI/CO, S4HANA) and
• analytical tools such as Power BI or EPM systems.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills; ability to translate financial data into strategic insight.
• Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and cross-cultural management skills.
• Willingness to travel across Iberia and Latin America.

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

• Salary package: 65.000 - 70.000 euros fixed salary + bonus.
• Final offer will depend on the real experience demonstrated along the process.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• This position offers flexible working hours and hybrid work options
• Job location: Alcobendas (Madrid).
• Job managed by: Guillermo Recoder.