Finance Manager

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial operations in Spain and Portugal, ensuring compliance and providing strategic financial insights. Highlights: 1. Lead financial operations and reporting for Spain and Portugal 2. Act as a strategic business partner to local management 3. Opportunity to develop professionally within a leading organization **Who we are** BYD Group is a leading high\-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operating across four core industries — IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit — BYD employs over 300,000 people worldwide. At BYD Iberia, we are redefining the future of mobility. As part of the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle company, we are committed to building a sustainable, zero\-emission future where technology and nature coexist in harmony. **Your Mission** We are seeking an experienced and detail\-oriented Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations in Spain and Portugal. This role will be responsible for managing all local finance activities, ensuring compliance with Spanish accounting standards (PGC), tax regulations, and corporate policies. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and proven experience in financial management within the Spanish market. **What You’ll Be Doing** **Financial Management \& Reporting** Lead all local accounting and financial operations, including GL, AP, AR, treasury, and payroll coordination. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Spanish GAAP (PGC) and IFRS where applicable. Take lead for yearly audit process. Define the account structure(account code, cost center) take lead to do the account code mapping between local and group chart of account. Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for Spain and Portugal. **Compliance \& Taxation** * Ensure compliance with Spanish tax legislation, including VAT, CIT, SII, and withholding taxes. * Coordinate the preparation and submission of statutory filings and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors. * Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to corporate finance policies. **Business Partnering** * Act as a strategic business partner to local management, providing financial insights and recommendations for decision\-making. * Assist financial controller to providing financial insights and recommendations for decision\-making. * Support commercial teams with pricing analysis, margin optimization, and contract reviews. * Work with cross\-functional teams to analyze business performance and identify improvement opportunities. * Weekly tracking of AR/Inventory/Invoices. **People \& Process Management** * Assist to lead and develop local finance staff or coordinate outsourced accounting providers. * Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency. **What You Bring** * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred. * Professional certification (e.g., ROAC , ECA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is a mandatory requirement. * 5\+ years of finance or accounting experience in Spain, including management\-level responsibilities. * Strong knowledge of Spanish GAAP (PGC), local tax regulations, and statutory reporting. * Experience working in multinational environments and with ERP systems (SAP, Oracleetc.). * Excellent analytical, problem\-solving, and communication skills. * Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken) is required. * Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. * Working experience in Auto industry is mandatory. **Why Join Us** * Be part of a fast\-growing, innovative global automotive company. * Work closely with top leadership, influencing strategic projects and initiatives. * Collaborate in a dynamic, multicultural environment that values proactivity, creativity, and excellence. * Opportunity to develop professionally and grow within a leading organization in the electric mobility sector**.** Our Purpose is to build a zero\-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team