Finance Manager Iberia

About SAMY

We weren't built to follow, we were built to lead.
SAMY is the global powerhouse redefining brand communication for a social-first world—helping brands stay relevant, shape culture, and build real connections at the speed the world moves. Since 2013, we've grown from a bold idea into a global force: 1,200+ experts, 17+ offices, 55 markets, 22+ countries. We launch 40+ campaigns a week, create one piece of content every minute, and generate +$500K in revenue every day.

We are Path Finders: curious, ambitious, and never afraid to challenge what's next.
We don't play it safe. We build what's next.
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Role Mission

The Finance Manager Iberia is responsible for the financial operations of Spain and Portugal end-to-end: owning the monthly close and ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reporting, leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning (FP&A), improving financial processes and acting as a trusted business partner to the business teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own the monthly accounting close process for Spain and Portugal end-to-end, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the reporting process.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial reporting packages for Group consolidation.

• Build and maintain KPI and performance dashboards (profitability, margins, unit economics) for local leadership and business stakeholders.

• Provide profitability analysis by client, campaign and service line, and support business cases and scenario planning for strategic initiatives.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and run forecasting cycles in line with the Group planning calendar.

• Support the preparation of local GAAP financial statements, and manage relationships with external auditors.

• Ensure compliance with local fiscal, accounting and regulatory requirements, including VAT and other local tax obligations.

• Implement and maintain financial controls and improve processes, looking for automation efficiencies.

• Directly manage and develop the financial team: set objectives, follow up and support their growth.

Skills & experience

Education

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Accounting.

Professional Experience

• Prior experience at a Big4 firm (audit or financial advisory) is required.

• Strong, demonstrable experience in FP&A and Controlling is required; this is a core focus of the role.

• Experience managing people is required.

• +7 years of overall finance experience.

Knowledge / Functional Expertise

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting processes.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) and FP&A/BI tools is advantageous.

Key Competencies / Soft Skills

• Hands-on, pragmatic, problem-solving approach: comfortable owning both strategic topics and day-to-day operational execution.

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Self-motivated and driven, with genuine ownership: does not escalate operational problems upward, solves them.

• Genuine mentoring mindset, particularly to support the technical development of team members.

• Strong stakeholder management skills in an international, matrix environment.

• Fluent in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus given the scope in Portugal.

Benefits

• Work your way — Flexible schedule, hybrid work, and the opportunity to work up to 3 weeks a year from any SAMY office around the world.

• Time that matters — Celebrate your birthday with a day off, plus company holidays on December 24th and 31st to recharge.

• Grow with us — Global mobility opportunities, mentorship, parenthood support, and a transparent performance-driven compensation framework.

• Be part of the journey — Help shape our team through our referral program and enjoy a collaborative, social culture, backed by a transparent, performance-driven compensation framework that rewards impact and supports your growth.

The SAMY Mindset
Forget the job description for a second. The real question is: are you a Path Finder? Bold enough to challenge what's possible. Collaborative enough to build it together. Driven enough to make it happen.

We don't just hire for roles, we hire for mindset. We look for people who communicate with honesty, collaborate without ego, embrace change with energy, and take real ownership of what they build.

We're not looking for people who think the same, we're looking for people who want to grow with us.
Here's what it actually looks like to belong here:
Be Kind — because respect, trust, and honest feedback make great teams stronger.
Go Beyond — because good is never enough when excellence is the standard.
Craft Together — because the best ideas don't happen in silos.
Enjoy the Journey — because growth lives outside the comfort zone.
Own It — because real impact starts with accountability.
If this feels like your kind of adventure, let's build something together.

Diversity & Inclusion
At SAMY, difference is not something we accommodate, it's what makes us stronger.
With a team made up of 70% women and more than 35 different nationalities, our different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences challenge our thinking, sharpen our creativity, and push us to build better work, and a better company.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive. And if you need support or adjustments along the way, we'll make sure you have what you need to do your best work.

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