Group Financial Controller with Fluent Spanish

Sanderson Recruitment

  • Ireland
  • €100,000-101,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
Accounting & Finance | Ireland | Permanent | € 100000 - € 101000Sanderson are partnering with a forestry investment company, to recruit for a highly experienced and proactive Group Financial Controller to lead the financial operations across a complex, multi-jurisdictional structure spanning Ireland, Spain, and Colombia. This is a pivotal role that combines financial control, investor reporting, strategic analysis, and cross-cultural collaboration. You will be responsible for overseeing financial consolidation, managing investor relations, and translating operational forestry data into meaningful financial insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong IFRS consolidation experience, fluent in both English and Spanish is essential, and comfortable working across time zones and cultures.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Control, Consolidation and Reporting
  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for Colombian entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to Group.
  • Consolidate financial results from Colombian subsidiaries into Spanish and Irish parent entities.
  • Act as the primary liaison and reviewer for the Colombian finance team, ensuring data integrity from NetSuite Oracle.
  • Develop and enforce consistent Group accounting policies and reporting standards.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors for Group consolidation.
  • Oversee treasury and cash management, including investor drawdowns.
Investor Relations and Reporting
  • Pre-Investment: Prepare financial due diligence materials for institutional investors, including models, memorandums, and performance summaries.
  • Post-Investment: Serve as the key financial contact for investors, delivering detailed quarterly and annual reports on asset performance and financial metrics.
  • Respond to complex investor queries on financials, forestry KPIs, and currency exposure.
Strategic Analysis and Improvement
  • Translate forestry operational data into financial outcomes in collaboration with technical teams.
  • Oversee valuations of biological assets under IAS 41.
  • Manage and report on foreign exchange risk
  • Identify and implement improvements in the financial reporting process across jurisdictions.
Qualifications, Essential Experience and Skills
  • Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA with at least 5+ years post-qualification experience.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Strong IFRS consolidation experience across multi-currency, multi-entity structures. Spanish entity experience is a plus.
  • Proven track record in investor reporting and financial due diligence preparation.
  • Proficient in NetSuite Oracle or similar ERP systems.
Highly Desirable
  • Experience in agriculture, forestry, or natural resources.
  • Familiarity with IAS 41 Agriculture.
  • Awareness of tax flows and structures between Ireland, Spain, and Colombia.
  • Strong project management skills, especially in fundraising due diligence.
For more information contact Elaine Liston in Sanderson on 0863516302 or apply online.Apply for this Position: Please tick to accept ourYour Consultant:Elaine Liston

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