Finance Manager Iberia

About the role

SAMY, a global brand communication agency, is hiring a Finance Manager Iberia based in Madrid. The role covers the financial operations of Spain and Portugal end-to-end: owning the monthly close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning (FP&A), improving financial processes and acting as a trusted business partner to the business teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own the monthly accounting close for Spain and Portugal and prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reporting packages for group consolidation.
• Build and maintain KPI and performance dashboards (profitability, margins, unit economics) for local leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide profitability analysis by client, campaign and service line, and support business cases and scenario planning.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and run forecasting cycles in line with the Group planning calendar.
• Support local GAAP financial statements and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with local fiscal, accounting and regulatory requirements, including VAT and other taxes.
• Implement financial controls, improve processes and look for automation efficiencies.
• Directly manage and develop the financial team, setting objectives and supporting their growth.

Required profile

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Accounting.
• Prior experience at a Big4 firm (audit or financial advisory).
• Strong, demonstrable experience in FP&A and Controlling, which is a core focus of the role.
• Experience managing people and at least 7 years of overall finance experience.
• Fluent Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting processes.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) and FP&A/BI tools is advantageous.

What we offer

• Flexible schedule, hybrid work and the option to work up to 3 weeks a year from any SAMY office worldwide.
• A day off on your birthday and company holidays on December 24th and 31st.
• Global mobility opportunities, mentorship, parenthood support and a transparent, performance-driven compensation framework.