Finance & Administration Manager | Bicycle Company

Hi Im Alejandro Martínez an independent headhunter specialised in finance and operations roles.

I am looking for a Finance & Administration Manager with a strong hands-on mindset agility business acumen and a real appetite to get involved in a key moment of transformation and growth.

I am currently partnering with an international premium cycling brand globally recognised for its innovation design excellence and high-performance products.

After being part of a major European group for several years the company is now entering a very exciting phase of independence and international growth including expansion plans in North America (U.S. and Canada) as well as the reinforcement of its financial and operational autonomy from its former parent group.

This transition involves the creation of new entities a full ERP migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the implementation of new financial reporting and consolidation processes.

This is a small company of around 50 employees but with strong growth potential. Its business model is not based on in-house manufacturing but rather on the assembly and subsequent distribution of its products.

Tasks

Reporting directly to the CFO you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting finance operations and controlling activities for the groups entities in Spain and the U.S. while also playing a leading role in the ERP implementation external audits tax coordination compliance topics and process improvement initiatives.

This is a broader and more senior role than a traditional Financial Controller position. It is ideal for someone who enjoys combining operational finance accounting rigour team coordination and business support within an international company going through a high-impact transformation.

You will be expected to act as the CFOs trusted right hand across finance administration matters helping bring more structure visibility and autonomy to the function.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly closing process and ensure the accuracy of accounting records across the group entities.

• Oversee and validate accounting entries in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ensuring compliance with Spanish GAAP IFRS and U.S. GAAP where relevant.

• Supervise and coordinate the execution of AP AR and GL reconciliations ensuring strong financial control and timely issue resolution.

• Own weekly AP/AR follow-up debt reports and ageing analysis maintaining visibility on working capital and cash exposure.

• Support and progressively take ownership of group consolidation activities across Spain the U.S. and future international entities such as Canada.

• Lead and help finalise the ERP implementation and rollout including process design chart of accounts structure finance workflows controls and reporting logic.

• Act as a key finance point of contact for external auditors advisors and service providers during annual audits and ad hoc reviews.

• Coordinate finance-related tax and compliance matters together with external advisors ensuring deadlines and obligations are met correctly.

Review and support key contracts and finance-related legal/administrative documentation from a business and risk perspective.

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes improving visibility and financial planning discipline.

• Contribute to the development and automation of financial reports and dashboards; Power BI knowledge is a plus.

• Act as the main finance partner for cross-functional teams such as logistics operations and purchasing.

• Help strengthen internal controls improve finance processes and build a more scalable finance function.

• Manage and support one direct report with the potential to coordinate additional outsourced/external support over time.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.
• 14 years of experience in accounting finance operations controlling or finance management roles.
• Previous experience in industrial product-based manufacturing assembly or distribution environments is strongly preferred.
• Solid experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in accounting and finance processes.
• Strong ownership of monthly closings reconciliations accounting review audit preparation and finance operations.
• Exposure to external audits tax coordination and contracts / administrative-financial topics.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability not only to analyse data quickly but also to present it in a clear and structured way.
• Fluent English for daily professional use and professional Spanish.
• A proactive and solution-oriented person who wants to grow and take real responsibility in a lean international structure.

Benefits

• Join a global brand at a key moment of international expansion and independence.
• Work closely with the CFO with real visibility and influence on decision-making.
• Take ownership of a highly relevant finance transformation project including ERP implementation new process design and international consolidation.
• Competitive fixed salary of 40000 to 50000 gross per year
• Hybrid model in Barcelona close to Glòries:

Monday to Wednesday: office-based usually starting between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. with a working day of around 8 hours.

Thursday and Friday: remote usually from 8:00 a.m. to around 4:00 p.m.

Recruitment Process

• Alejandro will review your application.

• If your profile is a fit you will be invited to a first interview with Alejandro.

• Candidates progressing in the process will then meet the CFO in a second stage.

• The final stage will consist of a conversation with the CEO.