Group Financial Controller with Fluent Spanish

Sanderson are partnering with a forestry investment company, to recruit for a highly experienced and proactive Group Financial Controller to lead the financial operations across a complex, multi-jurisdictional structure spanning Ireland, Spain, and Colombia. This is a pivotal role that combines financial control, investor reporting, strategic analysis, and cross-cultural collaboration. You will be responsible for overseeing financial consolidation, managing investor relations, and translating operational forestry data into meaningful financial insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong IFRS consolidation experience, fluent in both English and Spanish is essential, and comfortable working across time zones and cultures. Key Responsibilities Financial Control, Consolidation and Reporting Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for Colombian entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to Group. Consolidate financial results from Colombian subsidiaries into Spanish and Irish parent entities. Act as the primary liaison and reviewer for the Colombian finance team, ensuring data integrity from NetSuite Oracle. Develop and enforce consistent Group accounting policies and reporting standards. Manage relationships with external auditors for Group consolidation. Oversee treasury and cash management, including investor drawdowns. Investor Relations and Reporting Pre-Investment : Prepare financial due diligence materials for institutional investors, including models, memorandums, and performance summaries. Post-Investment : Serve as the key financial contact for investors, delivering detailed quarterly and annual reports on asset performance and financial metrics. Respond to complex investor queries on financials, forestry KPIs, and currency exposure. Strategic Analysis and Improvement Translate forestry operational data into financial outcomes in collaboration with technical teams. Oversee valuations of biological assets under IAS 41. Manage and report on foreign exchange risk Identify and implement improvements in the financial reporting process across jurisdictions. Qualifications, Essential Experience and Skills Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA with at least 5+ years post-qualification experience. Fluent in English and Spanish Strong IFRS consolidation experience across multi-currency, multi-entity structures. Spanish entity experience is a plus. Proven track record in investor reporting and financial due diligence preparation. Proficient in NetSuite Oracle or similar ERP systems. Highly Desirable Experience in agriculture, forestry, or natural resources. Familiarity with IAS 41 Agriculture. Awareness of tax flows and structures between Ireland, Spain, and Colombia. Strong project management skills, especially in fundraising due diligence. For more information contact Elaine Liston in Sanderson on or apply online. Skills : Group Financial Controller Spanish Accountant Finance Manager Forestry Benefits : Work From Home