International CFO – Renewable Energy

We are seeking an experienced and highly accomplished International CFO to lead and oversee the global financial operations of an international organisation within the renewable energy sector.

Based in Madrid, this executive leadership position will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, operational excellence and robust financial governance across multiple international markets, including Europe and the Americas.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation’s financial infrastructure, modernising systems and processes, and establishing the financial reporting and governance standards required to support international growth and potential future capital markets transactions, including IPO readiness.

📌 Location: Madrid, Spain

📊 Position: International CFO

👤 Reporting to: Global Group CFO based in EEUU.

🌍 Scope: International – Europe & Americas

💶 Compensation: €160,000 fixed annual salary + €40,000 variable bonus (up to €200,000 total annual compensation).

🔎 Role Mission

Lead, optimise and transform the international Financial Operations function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and reliability of financial information, controls, reporting and processes across all operating entities.

The role combines strong technical accounting and financial controllership expertise with strategic leadership, organisational transformation and the implementation of scalable financial systems.

Working closely with the Group CFO, Executive Management and Board-level stakeholders, the successful candidate will drive financial discipline, operational efficiency and institutional governance across a complex multinational structure.

🔎 Ideal Candidate Profile

Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, audit, financial controllership and international financial operations.
Significant experience in senior finance leadership positions within multinational organisations.
Strong technical accounting expertise, ideally combining Big Four experience with senior in-house responsibilities.
Proven track record managing consolidated financial statements, international financial reporting and statutory audits.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary finance teams across multiple countries.
Experience working with private equity investors, investment committees or institutional shareholders.
Deep knowledge of IFRS, international consolidation, intercompany accounting and financial reporting.
Solid understanding of US GAAP, particularly in international group structures.
Strong background in treasury management, tax supervision, financial controls and risk management.
Demonstrated success implementing ERP systems, process automation and finance transformation programmes.
Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, project-based businesses or private equity-backed organisations will be highly valued.
Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-growing and internationally diversified organisations.

🎓 Education & Qualifications

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
Professional accounting certification (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
MBA or postgraduate qualification in Finance or Business Management will be considered an advantage.

🌍 Languages

English: Fluent / C1 level or equivalent – essential.
Spanish: Highly desirable but not mandatory.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

1. International Financial Leadership

Lead and oversee international financial operations across multiple jurisdictions.
Coordinate and develop finance teams across Europe and the Americas.
Establish clear governance structures, reporting lines, decision-making processes and accountability.
Build a high-performance finance organisation focused on operational efficiency and financial discipline.
Strengthen organisational capabilities, succession planning and knowledge transfer.
Act as a senior financial counterpart to executive management, investors and external stakeholders.

2. Accounting, Consolidation & Financial Reporting

Take ultimate responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reporting within the assigned international scope.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, half-year and annual financial closing and consolidation processes.
Ensure compliance with IFRS, applicable local regulations and US GAAP where required.
Supervise complex accounting matters, intercompany transactions and financial consolidation adjustments.
Standardise reporting calendars, accounting policies and financial procedures across international entities.
Improve the reliability, transparency and consistency of financial information presented to management and the Board.

3. Audit, Risk Management & Internal Controls

Lead relationships with external auditors and coordinate consolidated and statutory audit processes.
Ensure timely completion of audits and remediation of findings.
Design, implement and strengthen internal control frameworks.
Oversee segregation of duties, approval workflows and financial governance standards.
Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Support the organisation’s preparation for potential IPO requirements and public-company reporting standards.

4. Treasury & Tax Management

Oversee international treasury activities, including liquidity management, cash forecasting and banking administration.
Ensure reliable cash visibility and appropriate controls over payments and banking mandates.
Supervise international tax compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing and tax risk management.
Coordinate tax and treasury activities with accounting, legal and business operations.
Promote proactive financial risk management and efficient treasury processes.

5. Finance Transformation & Digitalisation

Lead the international finance transformation and modernisation roadmap.
Oversee ERP implementation and optimisation, including systems such as NetSuite, SAP or equivalent platforms.
Drive treasury management system implementation and financial process automation.
Improve financial consolidation, reporting tools and data integration.
Standardise procure-to-pay processes, approval workflows and financial master data.
Establish scalable finance processes to support future international growth.
Manage the transition and coordination of outsourced accounting services where appropriate.

6. Strategic Financial Governance & Stakeholder Management

Work closely with the Group CFO on financial reporting, governance and operational priorities.
Support the preparation of Board materials, executive financial reports and investor communications.
Provide technically sound financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Communicate financial risks, accounting judgments and control matters clearly and proactively.
Collaborate with structured finance, project finance, legal and other corporate functions.
Support the development of institutional financial standards aligned with potential future capital markets requirements.

🚀 Key Priorities

During the first year, the successful candidate will be expected to:

Strengthen and optimise the international finance organisation.
Establish clear accountability, reporting structures and financial governance.
Improve the accuracy, efficiency and consistency of international financial reporting.
Ensure effective management of consolidated and statutory audits.
Reinforce internal controls and financial risk management.
Accelerate ERP implementation, systems integration and financial process automation.
Improve cash visibility, treasury controls and international tax governance.
Develop a scalable and sustainable international financial operating model.
Support financial readiness for future strategic growth and potential capital markets transactions.

💼 Compensation Package

Fixed annual salary: €160,000 gross.
Annual variable bonus: €40,000.
Total annual compensation: Up to €200,000 gross.

This position offers the opportunity to assume a high-impact international finance leadership role, with direct exposure to executive management and Board-level stakeholders, and responsibility for strengthening and transforming the financial operations of a complex international organisation.

📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to jose.luis.portela@magtalent.es , indicating the following reference in the email subject:

International CFO – Renewable Energy – Madrid

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.