Chief Financial Officer

Madrid, Spain Permanent €100,000 - €101,000 per year View Job Description
Multinational media company is looking for a CFO who will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, governance, operational finance, and business performance management of the company. This role acts as a strategic business partner to local leadership and regional finance teams, ensuring sustainable growth, operational excellence, compliance, and profitability across all production operations in Spain.
  • 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience and high English level.
  • Experience within agency, production, media or marketing services companies.

About Our Client

Multinational media company based in Madrid.

Job Description

  1. Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
  • Lead all finance-related activities, ensuring alignment with regional and global financial objectives.
  • Partner closely with the Managing Director, operational leads, and client account teams to drive business performance and profitability.
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to support business growth, investment decisions, and operational efficiency.
  • Act as key finance advisor for Spain leadership on commercial, contractual, and operational matters.
  1. Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Own budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and monthly financial reporting processes.
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
  • Drive profitability analysis by client, service line, and production capability.
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition, margin analysis, cost control, and cash flow management.
  • Deliver regular business reviews and financial presentations to regional leadership.
  1. Commercial Finance & Pricing
  • Support pricing strategy development and implementation for local and regional clients.
  • Partner with account and production teams on client negotiations, pricing models and contract profitability analysis.
  • Evaluate financial viability of new business opportunities.
  • Oversee client profitability tracking and recommend improvement initiatives.
  1. Operational Finance & Governance
  • Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and risk management across all Spain operations.
  • Oversee accounting, tax, treasury, audit coordination, and statutory reporting requirements in compliance with Spanish regulations.
  • Lead working capital optimization and cash management initiatives.
  • Ensure operational scalability and process standardization aligned with regional/global frameworks.
  1. Team & Organizational Leadership
  • Work effectively within a matrix organization, coordinating with regional finance, HR, legal, procurement, and operational stakeholders.
  • Support finance transformation initiatives, systems improvements, and automation opportunities.
  • Promote financial literacy and accountability across the business.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
  • Strong experience within agency, production, media, marketing services, or professional services environments.
  • Experience in multinational and matrix organizations required.
  • Strong understanding of production business models, project accounting, and client profitability.
  • Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
  • Solid knowledge of Spanish statutory, tax, and compliance requirements.
  • Advanced analytical, commercial, and financial modelling skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Fluent Spanish and English required.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities.
Contact
Pedro Garcia
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7029241

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Technology Media & Telecoms
Location
Madrid
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Pedro Garcia
Job reference
JN-062026-7029241

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