Finance Manager

Gemma Llobet; España; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prestigious international design school in Spain is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across its subsidiaries. The role includes leading finance teams, ensuring compliance, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in finance, strong leadership abilities, and fluency in Spanish and English. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model with additional holiday benefits.

Servicios

Hybrid work model

Additional holidays at Easter and Christmas

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in a senior finance role.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; Italian is a plus.
• Experience in education sector is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Lead finance teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee financial control and auditing processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports.
• Manage cash flow and payroll closing.
• Support budget preparation and forecasting.

Conocimientos

Proven experience as a Finance Manager

Knowledge of accounting principles

Cash flow management

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Herramientas

ERP / accounting systems

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a prestigious international design school, recognized worldwide for its academic excellence. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial management and controlling activities across all Spanish operations, covering three Spanish subsidiaries and the corporate office. This role will consolidate and unify financial data from each site, ensure accurate reporting, and lead the financial team, while maintaining close communication with the Group headquarters in Italy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the finance teams across Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, and the corporate office (total of 17 staff).
• Oversee financial control, accounting, and auditing processes.
• Consolidate financial data from all Spanish entities, ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Prepare and present P&L statements, balance sheets, and financial reports for the Group.
• Manage cash flow and oversee payroll closing.
• Serve as the main financial contact for Group headquarters in Italy, producing timely and accurate reports.
• Supervise the implementation of a new expense approval software and related processes.
• Maintain signing authority for payments and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage and mentor finance staff, fostering collaboration across locations.
• Support the business in budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or equivalent senior finance role.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing, and financial reporting.

Hands-on experience with cash flow management and payroll processes.

Excellent communication skills with fluent Spanish and English (Italian is a plus).

Proficiency in ERP / accounting systems; experience in software implementation is an advantage.

Experience in the education sector is a plus.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and unify multi-location teams.

Resilience and the ability to manage frustration in a complex, international reporting environment.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity in a multinational context.

Contract Type : Permanent, full-time.

Working hours : 9 : 00–18 : 00 (1-hour lunch break), hybrid work model (1 day / week remote), with additional holidays at Easter and Christmas.