Chief Financial Officer

Vulcain Engineering Group; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer based in Barcelona. The CFO will oversee company financials across multiple Spanish entities, driving compliance and strategic financial planning. This senior role demands extensive experience and offers a competitive salary package in the vibrant Spanish market.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance role.
• Experience with various accounting systems and tools.
• Proven track record of process improvements.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee 5 Spanish companies and ensure compliance with Spanish law.
• Drive financial planning including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage financial accounts and annual audit process.

Conocimientos

Strong ethical standards

Flexibility

Adaptability

Independence

Initiative

Educación

Degree in Accountancy

Herramientas

Accounting systems

Descripción del empleo

This job will be based in the Vulcain Engineering head office in Barcelona, with regular travel to other Spanish group entities and Paris.

The purpose of the Chief Financial Officer is to serve as the main point of contact for all financial and legal Spanish accountancy aspects in Spain.

Duties and Responsibilities

The CFO is responsible for:

• Overseeing all Spanish companies as well as the Iplan entity in Colombia (currently 5 companies: 1 holding and 4 operating companies)
• Ensuring compliance with Spanish law and company policies
• Ensuring adequate insurance coverage
• Driving financial planning: annual budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing reliable reports and KPIs for Spanish businesses
• Consolidating reports and KPIs for Spain
• Liaising with the Group Finance Team in France for group reporting and integrating this into Spanish teams
• Participating in Board meetings for each entity
• Business and cost control
• Analyzing variances and developing improvements
• Optimizing cash flow and working capital requirements
• Managing financial accounts and the annual audit process, including relationships with Spanish & Colombian auditors
• Assisting with Spanish acquisition projects
• Integrating new Spanish acquisitions into reporting processes
• Implementing reporting tools, processes, and group strategies within new subsidiaries
• Harmonizing accounting tools and procedures
• Managing employee benefits packages and cost-effective solutions

Qualifications

Degree in Accountancy or relevant qualification

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior finance role
• Experience with various accounting systems and tools
• Proven track record of process improvements and change management

Skills

The ideal candidate must demonstrate:

• Strong ethical standards and confidentiality
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Honesty, respect, and cultural awareness
• Ability to work independently and take initiative