Head of Accounting - French

Barcelona Permanente EUR60.000 - EUR80.000 por año Ver descripción del puesto
Senior leadership opportunity to head the regional accounting function and drive standardisation, controls and automation across multiple European entities. Based in Barcelona, this role combines team leadership with ownership of ERP, processes and compliance in an international environment.

Actualizado el 13/04/2026

  • Strategic leadership role with real impact.
  • High exposure to ERP optimisation (NetSuite) and process automation.

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

International organisation with a growing European footprint, operating across multiple jurisdictions and GAAPs. The company is focused on building scalable, well‑controlled finance operations supported by robust systems and automation, offering an attractive environment for professionals who enjoy process ownership and continuous improvement.

Descripción

  • Lead and develop the regional accounting function, managing a team of three accounting specialists across Spain and Poland.
  • Drive standardisation of accounting processes and month‑end close procedures across the UK, France, Spain and Poland.
  • Act as Product Owner for Oracle NetSuite, ensuring optimal configuration, accurate mappings and seamless integration with Payflow and other finance tools.
  • Design, implement and enforce a robust internal control framework, including segregation of duties and approval workflows.
  • Oversee statutory and group reporting under local GAAPs and IFRS, acting as final checkpoint for accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations and eliminations across the multi‑entity structure.
  • Lead audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring full compliance with VAT, CIT and other local requirements.
  • Support the integration of new countries and GAAPs into existing systems and processes as the business expands.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance systems, tools and documentation to build a scalable, world‑class accounting organisation.

¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of professional accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role within an international environment.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs, particularly France and Spain; exposure to other European GAAPs is an advantage.
  • Advanced user of Oracle NetSuite; experience managing ERP enhancements and third‑party integrations is highly desirable.
  • Process‑driven mindset with a strong focus on documentation, controls and automation.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach and develop accounting teams, fostering a culture of rigour and accountability.
  • Professional‑level fluency in English and French is mandatory.
  • Big 4 or audit background is considered a strong plus.

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

Key leadership role with international scope, high visibility within the organisation, and the opportunity to shape and scale the accounting function through systems, process and people development.

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Lara Bini
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Resumen de empleo

Sector
Finanzas
Sub Sector
Responsable/Jefe Contable
Añadir industria
Technology & Telecoms
Localización
Barcelona
Tipo de Contracto
Permanente
Nombre del consultor
Lara Bini
Número de referencia
JN-042026-6989297

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