Global Business Unit Finance Leader

EMEA Recruitment; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Global Business Unit Finance Leader based in Barcelona, Spain. You will own the financial performance and P&L of a significant global business line and partner with the Business Unit Head and senior commercial stakeholders to drive growth and profitability.

You will contribute to shaping strategy, identifying growth opportunities, and translating financial insights into actionable decisions while managing risk and working closely with Sales, Operations, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Business Controlling, Commercial Finance, FP&A, or similar senior finance role.
• Proven experience with meaningful P&L responsibility.
• Strong commercial and operational understanding.
• Track record of influencing business decisions and delivering measurable results.
• Ability to work effectively in a lean, hands-on organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and highly accountable mindset.
• Ability to move between strategic thinking and detailed analysis.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the financial performance and P&L of a significant global business line.
• Partner with the Business Unit Head and commercial leadership to drive growth and profitability.
• Identify, anticipate and manage financial risks and opportunities.
• Challenge commercial assumptions and support decision-making with clear, actionable insight.
• Work with Sales to evaluate customers, pricing, contracts, opportunities and commercial performance.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement to optimize cost-to-serve.
• Support new customer acquisition, product innovation and growth initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects and drive measurable results.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Academic degree in Finance, Economics, or similar

Job description

EMEA Recruitment is supportinga successful, growing manufacturing business within a complex international organization.

They are looking to appoint a Global Business Unit Finance Leader with significant commercial exposure, who can act as a true business partner and operate with a business leader mindset.

You will work closely with the Business Unit Head and senior commercial and operational stakeholders, helping shape strategy, drive performance, identify growth opportunities and ensure that business decisions translate into sustainable financial results.

This role is located in Barcelona, Spain.

Key Responsibilities of the Global Business Unit Finance Leader :

• Take ownership of the financial performance and P&L of a significant global business line
• Partner closely with the Business Unit Head and commercial leadership to drive growth and profitability
• Identify, anticipate and manage financial risks and opportunities
• Challenge commercial assumptions and support decision-making with clear, actionable insight
• Work closely with Sales to evaluate customers, pricing, contracts, opportunities and commercial performance
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement to optimize the manufacturing and supply network and overall cost-to-serve
• Support new customer acquisition, product innovation and growth initiatives
• Lead and influence cross-functional projects and process improvements from initial concept through to measurable results
• Translate complex data and business dynamics into clear recommendations for senior leadership
• Act as a key finance representative across a broad international stakeholder network
• Drive accountability and execution rather than simply reporting performance

Requirements:

• Academic degree in Finance, Economics, or similar discipline
• Significant experience in Business Controlling, Commercial Finance, FP&A, or a similar senior finance role
• Proven experience with meaningful P&L responsibility.
• Strong commercial and operational understanding
• A track record of influencing business decisions and delivering measurable results
• The ability to work effectively in a lean, hands-on organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability
• An entrepreneurial, proactive and highly accountable mindset
• The ability to move comfortably between strategic thinking and detailed analysis

The rolewill suit someone who enjoys being close to the business, working directly with stakeholders and personally driving outcomes.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we're only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven't heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at www.emearecruitment.com