Requirements: English
Company: Hays
Region: Bilbao , Basque Country
About the rol:
We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Accountancy & Financial Operations Lead to join our young but strong company in this pivotal role. Your ability to analyze financial data, monitor performance, and implement cost control measures will be crucial in driving our strategic objectives forward. Experience in a financial audit firm is appreciated, as it will provide you with the expertise necessary to ensure compliance and accuracy in our financial practices.
We are looking for someone with initiative and a proactive mindset, capable of working in a transversal role that bridges various departments and functions. Your collaborative spirit and strong communication skills will enable you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and support for our projects and financial goals.
As part of our team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our organization, contributing to pricing strategies, financial process improvements, and financial regulatory compliance. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment and are eager to grow with a forward-thinking company, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.
Key Tasks:
Budget Management:
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop and maintain project budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Manage project budgets by tracking expenses, forecasting financial outcomes, and generating regular financial reports, including cost & pricing analysis and variance analysis.
Financial Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor and report on financial performance, providing strategic guidance to senior management and stakeholders.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identifying financial risks associated with projects and developing risk mitigation strategies.
Cost Control and Pricing Contribution:
- Contribute to the pricing process by analyzing costs and providing insights to support competitive pricing strategies.
- Monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement to enhance profitability.
Accounting Oversight:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Identify and post monthly accounting adjustments and perform monthly reporting to the group.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and accounting principles.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and adhere to financial regulations and company policies.
Audit Coordination:
- Coordinate and manage external audits, collaborating with external auditors and tax advisors to facilitate audit processes and ensure accurate and timely tax filings.
Key Working Relation:
- Reporting Structure: You will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), ensuring alignment with the overall financial strategy of the organization.
- Collaboration with Finance Team: The individual is expected to work closely with the finance team to coordinate financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve common goals.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Engage and collaborate with various departments across the organization, including operations, sales, and project management, to ensure financial objectives are met and aligned with departmental strategies.
- External and Internal Communication: Maintain regular communication with other companies within the group and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors, and funding agencies, to facilitate financial processes and ensure compliance.
Skills & Qualifications:
- M.S. degree in Business Administration, Economics or similar.
- Experience with audits in finance. 2-3 years of experience
- Medium-high level of English, both written and spoken.
- Capability to achieve jointly developed goals and deadlines. Capability to work autonomously in between periodic check-ins with superiors. Ability to re-prioritize actions in an agile manner towards the joint goals.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
- Manifest the values: Humility, Responsibility, Commitment, Teamwork and Effort.