About the Position

Join Shalion as Finance Manager and shape finance ops, lead the Accounting & Admin team, own month-end close, and scale systems for growth across Spain and the US.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Close

Own all accounting operations: AP, AR, billing, and General Ledger.
Ensure accurate monthly and year-end close, preparing P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
Oversee multi-currency transactions and lead financial consolidation across Spain and US entities.
Monitor cash flow and runway, oversee bank reconciliations, payment controls, and supplier payments.
Partner with the CFO on reporting and FP&A: variance analysis, board reporting, SaaS KPIs, annual budgeting, and forecasting.

Systems & Automation

Spearhead the implementation of new tools and systems, including a new ERP, and define the underlying accounting processes and methodologies.
Drive automation of administrative workflows to support scaling transaction volumes.

Compliance, Tax & Legal

Liaise with HR on payroll execution and correct accounting treatment.
Oversee external tax advisors for local and international tax compliance, including Transfer Pricing between ES and US entities.
Work with external legal counsel on corporate books, annual filings, and regulatory requirements.
Lead the annual external audit: act as the primary point of contact for auditors, prepare supporting documentation, and ensure timely resolution of findings.

Team Leadership & Internal Controls

Design the Accounting & Admin team's growth roadmap; hire, onboard, and mentor junior finance team members.
Allocate workload clearly across functions and team members.
Safeguard the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
Build financial policies and control frameworks, ensuring audit-readiness for future fundraising rounds or due diligence processes.

Requirements

Experience: 6–9 years in finance/accounting; experience in a fast-growing B2B SaaS or VC-backed scale-up and/or Big 4 background highly valued.
Technical: Proven month-end close ownership, financial consolidation, and multi-currency management; strong command of Spanish accounting and tax framework; US accounting and tax exposure a strong plus.
Systems: ERP implementation experience is a plus; advanced Excel skills; proactive adoption of AI tools within finance workflows.
SaaS: Fluent in SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, Churn, CAC Payback), recurring revenue dynamics, and revenue recognition principles.
Mindset: Analytical, proactive, hands-on today and a team leader tomorrow, problem-solving, attention to detail, team management abilities.
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish

We Offer

🌍 An international team – Work with colleagues from 10+ nationalities.
🚀 A dynamic and innovative environment – Be part of a high-performing team.
🏢 Hybrid work model – 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.
💡 Impactful work – Contribute to a challenging and innovative project.
🎟 Flexible benefits – allocate part of your gross salary (pre-tax) to meal vouchers, transport allowance, and private healthcare at a preferential rate.
🍏 Office perks – Fresh fruit and specialty coffee daily.
📄 Contract: Permanent
💰 Salary range: from 50,000€ to 65,000€ gross/yearly, according to experience and seniority.
📍 Great location – Office in Barcelona’s Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district.

About the Company

Shalion is a global leader in eCommerce intelligence, helping brands thrive in an increasingly complex digital landscape. We provide a unique platform that unifies digital shelf and retail media insights, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions that drive growth and success.

Our solutions deliver product performance data from over 1,000 retailers across over 60 countries, offering comprehensive visibility into every aspect of your eCommerce performance.

Founded in 2019, Shalion Data Services Limited is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Finance Manager: Admin & Accounting

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