Head Of Finance & Accounting – Emea

Weir Minerals

Madrid, Spain
Hybrid
Financial control environment management
Ifrs and statutory compliance
Monthly, quarterly, annual closings
Weir Minerals is seeking a Head of Finance & Accounting for their EMEA operations based in Madrid, Spain. This leadership role focuses on managing financial governance, compliance, and process standardization while fostering a high-performing finance team. The position offers opportunities for growth and a commitment to inclusivity within a global organization

Job Summary

  • The Head of Finance and Accounting is responsible for managing the organization’s financial control environment and ensuring compliance with IFRS, Group Financial Guidelines and local Statutory Accounting and regulatory requirements across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
  • This role oversees end-to-end accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, and holds accountability for working capital and balance sheet forecasting, Balance Sheet and treasury management, and intercompany processes to maintain financial integrity.
  • Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.

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Weir Minerals is seeking a Head of Finance & Accounting for their EMEA operations based in Madrid, Spain. This leadership role focuses on managing financial governance, compliance, and process standardization while fostering a high-performing finance team. The position offers opportunities for growth and a commitment to inclusivity within a global organization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial control environment management
  • IFRS and statutory compliance
  • Monthly, quarterly, annual closings
  • Working capital and balance sheet forecasting
  • Treasury and intercompany processes
  • Finance process harmonization and standardization

Nice-to-have

  • Building high-performing teams
  • Driving transformational initiatives
  • Fostering compliance culture
  • Operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Subject matter expert for stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)
  • 10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience
  • 5+ years senior leadership managing EMEA operations
  • Expertise in IFRS, SAP ERP systems
  • Experience leading finance transformation initiatives

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Not specified

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