Financial Director

JOB TITLE

Finance Director

REPORTING LINE

Country Director and Corporate Administration Director

The Finance Director provides strategic leadership to the finance team (Chief Accountant, Senior and Junior Accountants, Controller), ensuring Inditex meets all local accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements in the country while also aligning with Group standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting. Certified public accountant (CPA) or comparable qualification.
• 10+ years of proven experience in a leading role in Finance/Accounting, ideally within a multinational and/or retail company.
• Experience in the BIG 4 strongly preferred.
• Profound knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS, LOCAL GAAP), local law and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems - preferably SAP - and highly advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in creating statutory accounts and running annual audit.
• A strong command of English (spoken and written) is required, proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with ability to delegate and develop teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving, hands-on mentality.

ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Management

• Responsible for recruiting and developing a high-performing finance team while optimizing its structure and efficiency to align with current and future Group objectives.

Accounting:

• Meet all Group requirements in relation to Group procedures and Group Reporting, especially in relation to the month-end closing reporting (under IFRS).
• Analyse and implement Group accounting policies.
• Plan, manage, coordinate, and execute year-end closing processes and procedures.
• Provide technical accounting support and guidance to accounting teams and cross-departmental stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary contact for external audits.

Treasury:

• Ensure the company's financial position by overseeing cash flow management.
• Provide analysis to Corporate Treasury on cash flow deviations, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Oversee and authorize supplier and Group payments, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with financial strategies (both local and international).
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Treasury to enhance financial reporting and cash management strategies.
• Managing the relationship with local banks.

Tax:

• Manage relationships with tax authorities (day-to-day and during audits).
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with tax advisors.
• Stay ahead of evolving tax regulations, assessing their impact on the business and manage with Corporate any system development required to ensure compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of tax-returns.

Business Partner Role:

• Act as a strategic business partner to the Country Director providing data-driven insights, and delivering actionable recommendations to support key business decisions.
• Internal control over financial reporting (ICFR): lead analytical review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy in balance sheet and P&L assessments for the financial reporting framework of the Group (IFRS).
• Oversee the budgeting process, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration by coordinating financial activities with other departments to enhance business performance.
• Drive the implementation and continuous oversight of Group internal control procedures to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies and synergies to optimize financial and operational performance.
• Accompany the financial integration of new business models of the Group.

We are committed to ensure that our recruitment processes are barrier free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people with disability or long-term conditions. If you are interested in this position and believe that you match the required profile, please apply. Looking forward to you application!