Financial Manager / COO

MJ Centurion Business SL; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A dynamic multi-entity business in Málaga is seeking a highly capable Financial Manager to oversee financial and operational aspects. You will work closely with the CEO, manage banking relationships, and ensure compliance across jurisdictions. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in finance or operations and possess excellent project management skills. The role demands strong English proficiency, and knowledge of Spanish or Danish is advantageous.

Formación

• 10+ years in financial management, operations, or COO roles.
• Experience with P&L, cash flow, and multi-entity structures.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee financial management and cost control.
• Act as the point of contact for legal and accounting.
• Manage multiple project deliverables and internal operations.

Conocimientos

Financial management

Project management

Accounting and financial literacy

Strong communication

Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets

Herramientas

Asana

ClickUp

Notion

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Financial Manager with COO-level authority to act as the control tower for all financial, legal, and operational projects within a growing, multi-entity business environment.

You’ll work directly with the CEO on strategic decisions while owning the day-to-day execution — coordinating lawyers, accountants, advisors, property managers, and internal project teams.

Your mission :

• Reduce costs by ensuring high-cost advisors only work on high-value tasks.
• Free up the CEO’s time by taking ownership of all operational follow-up.
• Keep projects on track with clear dashboards, tight deadlines, and efficient coordination.

This is a senior role requiring both financial expertise and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Cost Control

Manage banking relationships and oversee cash flow, budgets, and forecasts across multiple entities.

Prepare and package all documentation for accountants, lawyers, and banks — ensuring professionals only work on high-value tasks.

Negotiate scope and fees with service providers to reduce unnecessary billable hours.

Legal & Compliance Coordination

Act as the single point of contact for all legal and accounting providers in multiple jurisdictions.

Track all compliance and filing deadlines to ensure timely completion.

Prepare decision-ready summaries for the CEO on legal and financial matters.

Project & Operations Management

Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring all stakeholders deliver on time and within scope.

Manage internal operations staff to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the business and household.

Maintain a Master Dashboard to track the real-time status of all projects and responsibilities.

Communication & Reporting

Hold regular check-ins with the CEO to review priorities, risks, and deadlines.

Provide monthly reports highlighting cost savings achieved.

Prepare periodic investor updates in collaboration with the CEO.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

Significant reduction in professional service costs.

CEO’s operational workload reduced substantially.

All legal, compliance, and financial deadlines consistently met.

Projects delivered on time and to standard.

Skills & Experience Required

10+ years in financial management, operations, or COO roles.

Strong accounting and financial literacy — comfortable with P&L, cash flow, and multi-entity structures.

Experience working with lawyers, accountants, and banks in multi-country setups.

Proven track record of reducing professional fees without sacrificing quality.

Excellent project management skills with the ability to run multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Strong written & spoken English (Spanish and / or Danish an advantage).

Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets, Notion, Asana, or ClickUp.

Personality Fit

Proactive — solves problems before they reach leadership.

Strategic — understands the big picture and can prioritise accordingly.

Assertive — able to push back on unnecessary costs or inefficiency.

Discreet — trusted to handle sensitive financial and legal information.

Organised — thrives in a dynamic, multi-project environment.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining :

1 . Your experience managing finances and operations in multi-entity, multi-country setups.

2. An example of how you have significantly reduced professional service costs.

3. Why you would be a strong fit for working closely with a founder managing multiple strategic projects.