CFO (Energy)

Our client is a leading international energy company with a strong presence in the European market. As part of the continued development of its Spanish operations, the company is looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for Spain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance function in Spain, ensuring strong financial governance
while acting as a strategic partner to the local business and international
management.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting
and performance analysis.
• Ensure accurate financial and statutory reporting in accordance with IFRS,
Group policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage treasury, liquidity and cash-flow planning, ensuring adequate
funding for the company's operations.
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, including
financing facilities, guarantees and other financial instruments required by
the business.
• Work closely with the energy trading and commercial teams,
understanding the financial implications of gas and power trading activities.
• Participate in the management and monitoring of credit, liquidity and
financial risks, working closely with the relevant Group functions.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls and risk-management frameworks
are in place to support the company's trading and commercial activities.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support commercial decisions,
business development and strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships and reporting requirements with the international
headquarters and senior Group stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and support the local Finance team, maintaining a hands-on
approach and remaining close to day-to-day business activities.
• Participate actively in the local Management Committee and contribute to
the company's strategic and operational decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in senior finance leadership positions, ideally as
CFO, Finance Director or equivalent.
• Strong experience within the energy sector.
• Solid knowledge of treasury, liquidity management, banking
relationships and credit/financial risk.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, financial reporting, consolidation and
internal controls.
• Experience working within an international organisation and reporting to
regional or global headquarters.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with a hands-on and businessoriented approach.
• Big 4 experience is a must.
interaction across Finance, Trading, Commercial and Risk functions.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Fluent English and Spanish are required.

The Opportunity
The position offers the opportunity to take a key leadership role within the Spanish
organisation of an established international energy group, with significant
exposure to both the local business and international senior management.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to combine financial
leadership, energy exposure, risk management and strategic business
partnering within a dynamic and growing organisation.