Finance Manager - Multinational Retail Company (Start up)

• Experience in Retail companies is a must
• Very high English level is a must

Important Retail multinational company wants to open a subsidiary in Spain from scratch, based in Madrid. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years working as Finance Manager/ Head of Accounting of medium size multinational company. Experience in Retail companies is a must. Previous experience in setting up a subsidiary of a multinational company from scratch is a plus. Very high English level is a must. Hands on.

Reporting to the CEO in Spain and dotted line to the Regional CFO, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of all finance functions (AR, AP, General Accounting, Business Registrations).


• Reviewing financial data and preparing financial reports (monthly management FS and other ad hoc reports related to Company's financial status and performance).


• Treasury function (cash management, liaising with banks).


• Checking and approving all company disbursements.


• Checking and approving all regulatory reports (SEC, etc.).

• Salary package: 45.000 - 60.000 euros fixed salary + bonus + fringe benefits.


• Final offer will depend on the real experience demonstrated along the process.

• Bachelor in Business Administration, Economics or similar.


• MBA or Master in Finance, will be a plus.


• Around 10-15 years of experience with at least 3-5 of these years working as a Finance Manager/ Head of Accounting in a medium size multinational company.


• Experience in Retail companies is a must.


• Previous experience in setting up a subsidiary of a multinational company from scratch is a plus.


• Experience in the set-up, development and management of financial processes, policies and systems.


• Experience in the development and management of robust financial controls.


• Knowledge of reporting systems, tax and statutory reporting requirements.


• Wide knowledge of the Spanish GAAP and IFRS.


• Excellent PC/ financial modelling skills (Excel, Word, Power Point).


• Excellent English and Spanish language skills.


• Takes the initiative, is forward thinking and hands on .


• Demonstrates trustworthiness, honesty and integrity.


• Able to communicate, understand and negotiate.