Head of Finance; French speaker

Head of Finance (French speaker) at Nextlane in Madrid, MD, ES. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.
About Us  At Nextlane, we don’t just develop software solutions – we create the future of the automotive industry. We are a company that combines advanced technology with a clear vision: simplifying and digitizing every step of the automotive customer journey, empowering manufacturers and dealerships to thrive in a constantly evolving market. We believe in the value of every team member, offering opportunities for you to develop and contribute to meaningful solutions.

So… What does it mean to be a #Nextlaner? Be part of a growth-oriented culture. Collaborate with colleagues from all over the world. Believe in the Power of ideas and the diversity of thought. Be committed to provide an environment where you can learn, grow, and collaborate on projects that make a global impact. Our success is measured not just by results, but also by the growth and satisfaction of those who are part of our company.

At Nextlane, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate, push boundaries, and work on solutions that are transforming the automotive world.
Our Responsibilities  Financial Governance & Accounting Standards   Establish and enforce consistent accounting policies, standards, and procedures across all locations and entities in the Group
Implement controls to ensure accounting accuracy
Own all global accounting and treasury processes
Ensure regulatory compliance (Local accounting standards, IFRS and audits)
Lead internal audits and maintain relationships with external auditors
Optimize asset and liability utilization and provide management and ownership with detailed understanding of the balance sheet movements
Process Optimization & Transformation   Design, implement, and manage a global chart of accounts and accounting system architecture
Redesign accounting workflows to eliminate manual, error-prone processes and position for automation and introduction of agentic AI initiatives
Establish controlling centers of excellence (consolidation, inter-company accounting, accruals, month-end procedures)
Lead the transformation from regional "shadow" processes to centralized, efficient and scalable functions
Manage the transition of accounting operations from distributed to centralized delivery models
Team Leadership & Organization Design   Build and lead a high-performing global controlling team through supporting a number of direct reports
Recruit, develop, and mentor senior accounting and controlling talent
Establish clear career paths and performance management systems
Manage the transition of finance headcount from regional operations to functional organization
Team is physically distributed across France and Spain, managing a portfolio of legal entities across Europe.
Financial Planning & Business Partnering   Partner with CFO and FP&A function to ensure underlying accounting data is supportive of reporting requirements, business KPI’s and operational and strategic decision-making
Responsibility for cash flow forecasting and deviation analysis
Technology & Automation   Partner with CFO to evaluate and implement finance automation tools (RPA, agentic AI, advanced analytics)
Design controlling function with automation in mind; identify high-impact automation opportunities
Ensure data quality and system architecture support advanced analytics and machine learning
Stakeholder Management   Act as senior finance voice to external auditors, regulators, and local boards
Communicate finance operations roadmap to executive leadership
Work with operations managers to optimize financial outcomes, such as for example cash collection strategies
Facilitate cross-regional collaboration and knowledge…