cfo

Company DescriptionGrupo Fire is a Spanish business group specialised in fire protection (PCI) maintenance and services. Since 2022, we have integrated 23 companies, count 350+ professionals, serve 80,000+ clients, generate approximately €35M in annual revenue, and operate across 7 autonomous communities.

Our sector-consolidation (roll-up) strategy focuses on integrating local companies, standardising processes and improving technical productivity through operational hubs, with an emphasis on recurring maintenance services and high-specialisation works. We operate with a data/KPI-first culture and an operational-excellence mindset. Our 2028 plan targets €25M EBITDA and leadership as Spain's largest PCI maintenance provider.

As a key member of the leadership team, the CFO steers the financial strategy and execution of the Group, ensuring reliable reporting, capital discipline and cash generation while accelerating post-acquisition integrations and building a high-performing finance organisation.

Reports to: Partners of the investment fund (IBV Partners)

Location: On-site, ideally Barcelona (Madrid as an alternative). Willingness to travel across Spain.

Key Responsibilities

1) Group financial leadership & operating rhythm

• Lead the Finance organisation (Accounting, Controlling/FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Admin) with a KPI-driven cadence (month-end, forecast, cash/working capital).
• Deliver timely, accurate management reporting and analytics for senior stakeholders.

2) Post-merger integration (PMI) of acquisitions

• Own the end-to-end financial integration of newly acquired companies: people, processes, policies and systems (ERP/BI).
• Standardise the playbook (chart of accounts, revenue recognition, closing calendar, controls, KPIs) and ensure smooth migration to Group standards.

3) FP&A, budgeting and performance management

• Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast, linking commercial and operational drivers to P&L, cash and capex.
• Oversee contract economics (pricing, scope, SLAs) and monitor portfolio profitability.

4) Treasury & capital structure

• Safeguard liquidity and manage working capital (DSO/DPO/DIO, cash conversion cycle).
• Lead the relationship with financial institutions and optimise the capital structure (facilities, covenants, refinancing).

5) Financial operations & data

• Drive automation and data quality across ERP/BI; industrialise high-volume data flows for scalable reporting.
• Ensure robust internal controls, risk mitigation and audit readiness.

6) Governance, risk & compliance

• Maintain strong financial governance, policies and procedures; coordinate external audit and tax advisors.
• Prepare Board packs, consolidating financial and operational KPIs for informed decision-making.

7) M&A supportPartner with the fund partners and the CEO in M&A processes: financial analysis, due-diligence workstreams, documentation, and handover into PMI.

• 15–20 years of professional experience in roles relevant to the scope (Finance leadership, Transaction Services, FP&A/Controlling).
• Proven transactional experience (Financial Due Diligence/M&A), either prior to or during a CFO role.
• Experience in post-acquisition integration and in organisations pursuing sector consolidation.
• Track record integrating systems/ERPs/BI and industrialising processes with large data volumes.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams; hands-on, rigorous and outcome-oriented.
• Background in industrial/technical services and high-volume, subscription/maintenance business models is a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; crisp, effective communication with senior stakeholders.
• Fluent Spanish and English (additional European languages are a plus).On-site role ideally in Barcelona (Madrid alternative), with travel availability.

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives, aligned to your experience and results.
• A pivotal leadership role in a phase of high growth and integration, shaping the finance organisation and the Group's value-creation plan.Close collaboration with IBV Partners and the Board, and exposure to an ambitious, data-driven environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.