Director of Corporate Finance

Iren Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Wellbeing program

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Iren Group is recruiting a Corporate Finance Director in Madrid to drive the company’s finance strategy, oversee debt financing, M&A activities, capital allocation, and investor relations. The role partners with senior leadership to optimize capital structure and create long-term value.

The candidate will lead a team, manage relationships with lenders and investors, and contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and risk management across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA, CFA, or equivalent qualification is a plus.
• 15–20 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, PE, or infra funds.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate financing transactions including debt financing and capital raising.
• Oversee M&A, JVs, divestments, and strategic investments.
• Develop and manage capital structure, liquidity strategy, and financing plans.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation analyses, and investment decisions.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and rating agencies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation decisions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise senior management.
• Lead and develop the Corporate Finance team.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Debt financing

M&A transactions

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business Administration

MBA or CFA (plus)

Job description

The Corporate Finance Director is responsible for leading the company’s corporate finance strategy and activities, supporting growth initiatives, capital allocation, financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations. This role partners closely with senior leadership to optimize the company’s capital structure, drive value creation, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

The Corporate Finance Director serves as a key strategic advisor to executive management, balancing financial performance, risk management, and long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO Spain, the Corporate Finance Director is responsible for:

• Lead and execute corporate financing transactions, including debt financing, refinancings, structured finance, and capital raising initiatives.
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, divestments, and strategic investment opportunities.
• Develop and manage the company’s capital structure, liquidity strategy, and long-term financing plans.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation analyses, business case assessments, and investment decision processes.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, financial institutions, rating agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation decisions across the business.
• Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to senior management.
• Lead and develop the Corporate Finance team, ensuring high standards of analytical rigor, execution, and business partnership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or equivalent qualification is a plus.
• Mínimum 15–20 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, infrastructure funds, or a combination of these environments.
• Extensive experience in debt financing, project finance, M&A transactions, financial modeling, and valuation.
• Proven experience leading complex financing and investment transactions in international environments.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, financial structures, and corporate finance strategies.
• Experience managing relationships with lenders, investors, financial advisors, and other financial stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholders management skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to manage teams and support strategic decision-making.

Compensation

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, and equity (long-term incentive)
• Medical, dental and insurance coverage.
• Wellhub: access to gyms, fitness classes and wellness services.
• Pluxee: flexible benefits for meals, transportation and childcare expenses.