.GT Linkers is looking for a strong, hands-on, strategic Financial Director for Spain and Portugal to join a leading, multinational industrial company in Madrid.
Mission: As an Executive Committee / Board Member, you will be responsible for providing Strategic Direction & Operational Delivery to ensure the Group's financial priorities are met, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of the processes with robust Control and Compliance mechanisms: Drive and articulate Iberia's financial strategy through insights and data-driven decision-making.
You will be a key driver in the strategic & organizational transformation of the Finance function (through the creation of hubs dedicated to each financial area such as Internal Audit, Credit Controlling, etc).
Key Responsibilities: As the Country Finance Director, manage and oversee the preparation of the company's financial statements to ensure accuracy and timeliness, reinforcing the implementation of accounting policies and financial controls.
Support the strategic direction of the Group while leading the finance representatives in Spain and Portugal, proactively escalating local accounting and business matters to Group functions.
Accountable for the entire Iberian market with direct accountability for the delivery of regional finance activity & priorities.
Provide financial guidance, data, and support through in-depth knowledge and expertise to in-country finance managers, sales, and operational staff.
Own and manage Service Delivery of Finance Operations across multiple geographies within the region.
Responsible for hiring, managing and steering the Finance team, setting and monitoring annual performance plans.
Be one of the leaders in the upcoming change (General Process Implementation), fully aligned with the Process Standardization Department.
Work closely with the Global Business Services / GBS team to ensure consistent and high-quality processes.
Ensure compliance by overseeing and monitoring internal and external audits.
As the Finance Business Partner, report to the Managing Director in Iberia and the Regional CFO (Southern Europe).
Requirements: Experience: 15+ years of experience in multinational, collaborative, matrix environments in a Finance function including leadership roles.
Process-orientation & leadership, promoting a collaborative team environment.
Strong business acumen and strategic skills (including P&L management).
Soft Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholder groups.
Languages: Fluent in English & Spanish; other European languages are a plus.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics, with a professional Financial qualification.
Other Skills & Attributes Required: Commercially minded and product focused.
Ability to understand and interpret complex financial data.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
This role will require regular travel to different locations in Spain and Portugal