Financial Planning Director

At

HiTHIUM

, we're not just leading the energy sector; we're revolutionizing it! Our cutting-edge innovations in BESS manufacturing are setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. We believe in pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and redefining what's possible. If you're passionate about driving change and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact, you've come to the right place. Join us and let's power the future together.

We are looking for strategic

Finance Manager based in Spain

to serve as trusted advisors to our European business leaders, providing financial insight, analysis, and support to drive business performance. These roles will partner cross-functionally to ensure sound financial management, compliance, and alignment with corporate objectives for our BESS solutions and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Advisory Act as a trusted advisor to European business unit leaders, offering financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions. Support business case development and investment decisions, including ROI analysis. Lead financial aspects of strategic initiatives and capital projects from planning through execution. Financial Planning and Analysis Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, forecasts, and budgets. Lead or support financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities for the European entities. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), financial risks, and opportunities. Compliance and Reporting Collaborate with accounting, tax, legal, and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS, EU, and local GAAP requirements. Participate in audits, internal controls, and other compliance activities. Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures. Cross-Border Financial Management Provide finance support for cross-border transactions within Europe, intercompany recharges, and transfer pricing coordination. Partner with corporate finance on treasury, funding, and FX exposure management. Support international financial coordination and reporting requirements. Systems and Process Optimization Utilize financial systems (e.g., SAP, Datev) and Excel to enhance financial analysis and reporting capabilities. Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Lead change management initiatives for new financial processes and technology rollouts. End-to-End Project Management Develop and maintain complex financial models to assess project profitability, cash flow, IRR, and NPV. Ensure efficient cash flow management and timely availability of funds for project milestones. Prepare and present periodic financial reports for internal stakeholders and external financiers.

Qualifications:

~ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus. ~10+ years of relevant finance experience, ideally in a multinational or European entity. ~ Business fluent Spanish, English, and Chinese language skills ~ Industry experience in energy storage, renewable energy, manufacturing, or related technology sectors preferred. ~ Experience in manufacturing environment. ~ Experience leading financial transformation projects, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives. ~ Strong understanding of IFRS, FP&A, and business partnering principles. ~ Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. ~ Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Datev) and Excel. ~ Experience working with international stakeholders or in a matrixed organization. ~ Knowledge of European tax, compliance, and regulatory landscape.