Finance Manager – Interim Management | Spain & Portugal | Portuguese Required

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 57.000 - 77.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to cover Spain & Portugal during a transition period, based in Madrid with a hybrid working model. The role focuses on statutory accounting, financial reporting and compliance across two countries, initially for 4 months at a part-time dedication of about 3 days per week.

The successful candidate will lead finance activities, coordinate with local and international stakeholders, and ensure continuity of the finance function while

Formación

• Proven experience as Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Accountant or similar, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Strong experience in statutory accounting, financial reporting and financial compliance.
• Solid knowledge of Spanish Local GAAP and Portuguese Local GAAP, with practical experience applying both frameworks.
• Experience managing finance activities across Spain and Portugal.
• Previous experience working with regional or international Finance teams.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of complex finance activities and operate effectively during periods of transition.
• Strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Take over and independently manage the finance activities currently handled by the existing team.
• Ensure continuity and timely delivery of all statutory accounting, financial reporting and compliance obligations across Spain and Portugal.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Spanish and Portuguese Local GAAP requirements.
• Coordinate and support local statutory reporting processes, including interaction with external advisors, auditors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage financial reporting activities and ensure accurate and timely information is provided to regional and corporate Finance teams.
• Identify, document and structure key finance processes, controls, procedures and local requirements.
• Ensure proper understanding and documentation of country-specific accounting and compliance matters.
• Work effectively within a multinational and matrix environment, collaborating with local, regional and corporate stakeholders.
• Provide continuity and stability to the Finance function throughout the transition period.
• Support a structured knowledge transfer to the permanent Finance Manager once the successful candidate joins.
• Proactively identify potential risks, gaps or issues and ensure appropriate follow-up and resolution.

Conocimientos

Statutory accounting

Financial reporting

Financial compliance

Spanish GAAP

Portuguese GAAP

Stakeholder management

Transition management

Descripción del empleo

We are supporting a leading multinational company with a significant presence in the energy, industrial and consumer markets, operating across multiple international geographies and within a highly structured finance organisation.

The company is currently looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support its Finance function in Spain and Portugal during a transition period, ensuring business continuity until the permanent Finance Manager joins the organisation.

The Role

Reporting into the regional Finance organisation and working closely with local and international stakeholders, the Interim Finance Manager will take ownership of the key finance activities currently managed by the existing team.

The role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong knowledge of statutory accounting, financial reporting, compliance and Local GAAP requirements in both Spain and Portugal.

The assignment will have an initial duration of 4 months, with a part-time dedication of approximately 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Take over and independently manage the finance activities currently handled by the existing team.
• Ensure continuity and timely delivery of all statutory accounting, financial reporting and compliance obligations across Spain and Portugal.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Spanish and Portuguese Local GAAP requirements.
• Coordinate and support local statutory reporting processes, including interaction with external advisors, auditors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage financial reporting activities and ensure accurate and timely information is provided to regional and corporate Finance teams.
• Identify, document and structure key finance processes, controls, procedures and local requirements.
• Ensure proper understanding and documentation of country-specific accounting and compliance matters.
• Work effectively within a multinational and matrix environment, collaborating with local, regional and corporate stakeholders.
• Provide continuity and stability to the Finance function throughout the transition period.
• Support a structured knowledge transfer to the permanent Finance Manager once the successful candidate joins.
• Proactively identify potential risks, gaps or issues and ensure appropriate follow-up and resolution.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Accountant or similar, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Strong experience in statutory accounting, financial reporting and financial compliance.
• Solid knowledge of Spanish Local GAAP and Portuguese Local GAAP, with practical experience applying both frameworks.
• Experience managing finance activities across Spain and Portugal.
• Previous experience working with regional or international Finance teams.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of complex finance activities and operate effectively during periods of transition.
• Strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Languages

• English: fluent professional level.

The ability to operate confidently in all three languages is considered essential for the position.

• Position: Interim Finance Manager – Spain & Portugal
• Duration: 4 months
• Location: Madrid / hybrid working model
• Remuneration: approximately €6,000 gross/month, depending on experience and profile

Ideal Profile

We are looking for a senior, autonomous and operational finance professional who can step into the role quickly, take ownership from day one and provide continuity without requiring significant onboarding.

Given the transitional nature of the assignment, previous experience in multinational environments and a strong understanding of both Spanish and Portuguese accounting and statutory requirements will be particularly valuable.