Finance Manager

At Board, we power financial and operational planning solutions for the world’s best brands. Thousands of enterprises use our technology to optimize resources, drive growth, and ensure profitability. With advanced analytics and forecasting, plus AI-driven insights, customers transform complex, real-time data into actionable intelligence.

What’s been key to our success? Our people—we value everyone’s unique perspective and energy they bring to the organization. We collaborate openly across teams and borders. We embrace a growth mindset to get results. And we celebrate shared success as goals and milestones are achieved.

Ready to join a team where innovation meets collaboration? If you're driven by bold ideas and a customer-centric mentality, your next adventure starts here!
We are currently looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our team in Madrid.
Reporting solid line to the VP of Finance, and dotted line to the French Country Manager, you will take responsibility for translating the corporate strategy into an operational plan focusing on “hands on” proactive problem solving while increasing profitability and productivity.
In this role, you will collaborate with local and global stakeholders to manage General Accounting and Financial Statement, Financial & Management Reporting, Invoicing, Customer order, Treasury, and Office Administration processes.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the General Manager and SLT to provide actionable business insights on business performance to drive improvement and provide effective decision support
• General Accounting and Financial Statement (Full G/L responsibility, Monthly: Journal Entries, Review and make sure all accounting records are up to date and accurate, Annually: Perform all year end procedures, Reconciliation of G/L,Assist with annual Audit)
• Financial & Management Reporting with appropriate analysis
• Own and drive the local budget and forecasting process, ensuring a “no surprises” environment
• Overall Bank and Cash Flow Management and Reconciliations
• Month End (Intercompany Balance Confirmations, Professional Services Invoicing in Netsuite, Reconciliation of all Vendor Invoices Recharged to Customer)
• Pro-actively work with group and sales teams to drive collections
• Liaise and ensure effective working relationships and support from the central Sales Order and PtP teams
• Vendor Invoice Review for correctness/Statement Reconciliation and Payments
• Manage Legal/Accounting service providers and support when necessary
• VAT/Tax/Statutory Accounts returns
• Legal
• Insurance
• Vehicles
• Identify areas of improvement within finance and implement necessary changes

• Academic Background in Business Administration, Economics or similar area and CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Proven experience in a similar role, with a clear understanding of Accounting
• Previous experience in a subsidiary of a multinational company in the software business will be considered a plus
• Proactive and 'Hands on' approach, willing to get involved in non-accounting activities and to work with the local teams to ensure that all aspects of the financial & administrative needs of the business are met
• Strong communication and cooperation skills to build a network within the company worldwide
• Ability to operate professionally, effectively and influence at all levels and comfortable working in a matrix organization.
• Intellectually curious with a strong drive for results
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible approach and ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in Netsuite, Excel or similar tools
• Fluency in French and English

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