Business and Finance Manager

Role:Business and Finance Manager

Location:Madrid, Spain (in-person)

We are looking for an experienced Business and Finance Manager to lead and oversee the work of employees in our office in Madrid. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of business operations and for AVASK ES financial operations, including financial planning, reporting and analysis.

The key objective of this role is to support the Head of Business Operations EMEA to oversee the operations of all staff in the office supporting the delivery of customer services, facility management, HR, health & safety, information processing systems, quality procedures and processes in liaison and co-ordinated with the Operations, HR, IT and respective service Departments at Head Office.

As the Business and Finance Manager you will ensure that adequate and suitable resources are maintained to meet the business growth objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of AVASK ES operations in collaboration with Head Office.
• Focus on end-of-month/year closing, preparing periodical profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cashflow statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Support leadership in defining function and objectives and strategy and executing initiatives.
• Build new internal operating units, such as Accounting & Tax teams.
• Ensure agreed procedures are documented for all activities and adhered to in accordance with the AVASK Group QMS.
• Ensure client service levels are maintained.
• Overall performance of AVASK ES and report back to Head of Business Operations EMEA, Operations, Head Office.
• Support the team on achieving the business development objectives.
• Monitor and handle HR matters in liaison with the Head Office HR and Recruitment team.

Specific aspects to cover:

• Ensuring that the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities whilst working alongside HR and other Managers.
• Organising and co-ordinating operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity.
• Supervising the work of employees and providing feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support staff and liaise with HR to support where required.
• Organising training of new and existing staff.
• Maintaining relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers.
• Gathering, analysing and interpreting external and internal data and writing reports.
• Assessing overall company performance against objectives - Monitor and report on agreed kpis.
• Ensuring adherence to legal rules and guidelines.
• Ensuring that the premises are properly maintained and cleaned, and that adequate fire prevention and security systems are in place.
• Managing the procurement of equipment, supplies and services within target budgets.
• Arranging appropriate maintenance for office equipment.
• Monitoring client satisfaction, record, investigate, and respond to complaints.
• Highlighting opportunities for improvement and risks.
• Assisting with the internal auditing of systems and processes.

Key skills, knowledge and experience:

• Educated to Degree Level - BSc/BA in Business Management or relevant field.
• Proven experience as business and finance manager or relevant role minimum 5 years.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and concepts.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• SAGE experience.
• Experience in ISO 9001 management systems an advantage.
• Adept in the use of CRM/other business systems.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information and with discretion.
• Experience with preparing financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.

About AVASK:

AVASK Accounting & Business Consultants is a rapidly expanding firm that specialises in international VAT and tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses that are located internationally and in Spain.

AVASK are recommended External Tax Advisors under the Amazon Global Selling Programme and assist hundreds of Amazon FBA sellers, eBay, Shopify and many other platforms. On top of this, it provides its clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from providing practical guidance on cross-border transactions, making sure that they are fully compliant and assisting on their group structures and tax advisory services. #PRL