Head of Finance

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Pacific has been exclusively retained to assist our client, an innovative market leader with +15,000 employees. The company values customer orientation , integrity , and sustainability , being recognized as one of the most sustainable companies in the world. Known for unique products comprising exclusivity and serving thousands of customers in manufacturing.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and experienced Finance Lead to join the team in Spain. The ideal candidate will ensure the success of a company acquisition into our client´s structure and culture, as well as overseeing and managing the overall integration. The primary purpose of this project is to increase investment, equity, and enhance software and service offering, as well as driving successful cultural changes, people empowerment, growth mindset and talent development across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Align financial strategies with the company's overall business objectives, particularly focusing on growth in digital and service sectors
2. Create and manage comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to support business growth and M&A activities
3. Lead financial due diligence processes, assessing potential acquisition targets and evaluating their financial health
4. Develop and execute integration plans for newly acquired companies, ensuring smooth financial and operational transitions
5. Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (IFRS, HGB, US GAAP, Spanish GAAP)
6. Ensure adherence to local, national, and international financial regulations and standards
7. Manage capital expenditure, ensuring investments are aligned with strategic objectives and yield expected returns
8. Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
9. Collaborate with other departments, such as IT, operations, and sales, to support digital and service initiatives
10. Communicate financial insights and strategies to stakeholders, including senior management, board members, and investors
11. Utilize data analytics to drive insights and support decision-making processes in digital and service areas

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. 10 years of experience in finance overseeing all financial aspects (tax, accounting, controlling, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, etc.)
2. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in finance - MBA is a plus
3. Minimum 5 years of experience with people leadership
4. Knowledge of US GAAP, Spanish GAAP
5. Experience of leading multiple, large size projects and M&A
6. Experience within matrix, digital IT/Software development and service companies
7. Proficiency in coaching, people development, change management
8. Ability to travel
9. Fluent in English and Spanish, additional languages are a plus

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.