Automotive Head of Finance

hace 3 horas

Madrid, Madrid, España Manning Global AG A tiempo completo

Our client, a leading automobile manufacturer, is recruiting for an
Automotive Head of Finance
to join their business in
Spain.

Position Title:

Automotive Head of Finance

Position Type

Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Contact:

Bianca Papa
|

Responsibilities

  1. Financial Management & Strategic Support

  2. Take full responsibility for the overall financial management of company and act as a key member of the management team, providing professional financial support for business decision-making;

  3. Develop and implement local financial strategies, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts to support business growth and long-term development;

  4. Provide financial analysis, management reporting, profitability analysis, and risk assessments to support strategic and operational decisions.

  5. Accounting & Financial Reporting

  6. Ensure accounting practices comply with IFRS, Spanish local accounting standards, and (where applicable) PRC accounting standards;

  7. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness;
  8. Review and approve local statutory financial statements and management reports, and support group consolidation and reporting requirements;

  9. Lead and coordinate with external auditors for annual and special audits.

  10. Treasury, Tax & Compliance Management

  11. Oversee cash flow management, treasury operations, banking relationships, and financing support;

  12. Manage all tax-related matters, including VAT, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and other local tax compliance requirements;
  13. Act as the finance compliance owner, ensuring all financial and tax activities comply with Spanish and EU laws and regulations;

  14. Manage tax audits, inspections, and communications with tax authorities and regulators.

  15. Internal Control, Risk & Process Excellence

  16. Establish and continuously improve internal control systems to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks;

  17. Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures, and authorization frameworks to ensure compliance and operational efficiency;

  18. Drive financial process standardization and system implementation (ERP / financial systems) in coordination with HQ finance and IT teams.

  19. Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

  20. Build, lead, and develop the local finance team (accounting, treasury, tax, etc.);

  21. Allocate responsibilities effectively and enhance team capabilities and productivity;
  22. Partner closely with business functions (sales, supply chain, aftersales, etc.) to provide proactive financial support;
  23. Serve as the key finance interface between HQ and Spain entity, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline;
  • 5+ years of finance-related experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership or finance head role;
  • Experience in multinational corporations, European subsidiaries, or companies with China HQ background is strongly preferred;
  • Experience in automotive, new energy, manufacturing, or trading companies is a strong plus.
  • Strong expertise in financial management, accounting, taxation, and treasury;
  • In-depth knowledge of IFRS and Spanish local accounting and tax regulations;
  • Strong financial analysis, risk management, and business partnering capabilities;
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems or group financial platforms;
  • Proven ability to manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other external stakeholders.
  • Spanish: Native or business-fluent
  • English: Business-fluent
  • Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

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