Finance Director – Southern Europe

Overview

The Finance Director for Southern Europe is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership across all countries in the region (e.g., Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Andorra). The role ensures financial integrity, drives performance, leads budgeting and forecasting processes, resource allocation and partners with local and regional leadership to support sustainable growth, profitability, and compliance.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

Strategic partner in the cluster executive team, driving financial decision-making aligned with corporate objectives.

Develop and execute financial strategies to support business expansion, profitability, and risk mitigation across the cluster.

Drive a value creation mindset in all we do – growth, margins, effectiveness and efficiency of our spend.

Business transformation to a model that enables standardisation and scaled services across the value chain for S4 Hana implementation.

Performance Management

Lead financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Lead resource allocation across the cluster and effectiveness of spend.

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in cluster markets.

Optimize cost structures and resource allocation.

Operational & Financial Management

Ensure accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across multiple countries (often under IFRS / US GAAP and local GAAPs).

Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting and provide performance analysis and insights to regional and group leadership.

Ensure robust financial controls, accounting standards compliance (e.g., IFRS / local GAAP), and accuracy of financial reporting.

Strong Balance Sheet management.

Drive a best-in-class Cash Conversion Cycle across receivables, inventories and payables.

Working in seamless collaboration across global and regional shared services and centers of excellence.

Ensure compliance with local regulations, SOX, tax laws, and corporate policies.

Team Leadership & Development

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Coordinate with country-level finance teams to ensure consistency and excellence in financial operations.

Drive continuous improvement and standardization in finance processes, systems, and tools across the region.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with local tax, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Support audits (internal and external) and implement recommendations.

Ensure a strong control environment, with zero SOX deficiencies.

Identify and manage financial risks proactively across the region.

Business Partnering

Partner with commercial, operations, HR, and legal teams to evaluate and support business initiatives (e.g., pricing, contracts, investments).

Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support projects / strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A, restructuring, market entry, price repositioning, portfolio analysis).

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; MBA or equivalent preferred.

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA).

15+ years of progressively responsible finance leadership experience, including regional or multi-country oversight.

Experience working in a multinational corporation, ideally within Beverages or FMCG.

Proven track record of driving financial performance and leading transformation initiatives.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking.

Excellent leadership and communication skills.

High integrity and a hands-on, results-oriented approach.

Fluent in English and at least one Southern European language (e.g., Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or Greek).

Proficient in financial systems.

High Leadership Agility.

KPIs / Success Metrics

Achievement of financial targets (NSV, EFO, margin, cost control).

Accuracy of financial forecasting and reporting.

Finance team engagement and capability development.

Successful audit outcomes and compliance rates.

Support for key business initiatives (e.g., growth, route to market, digitalization).

Leadership Agility

At Bacardi we value personal attributes that support our 3Fs : Fearless, Family, Founder culture. We seek individuals who demonstrate the following :

Belonging : Create a culture where people feel appreciated for who they are and what they can become.

Self-Awareness : High self-awareness, reflective, understands strengths and weaknesses and impact on others.

People Agility : Ability to understand and relate to people and navigate tough situations to enhance performance.

Results Agility : Consistently deliver results in new situations by inspiring teams and building confidence.

Mental Agility : Think critically to solve complex problems and connect ideas strategically while remaining execution-focused.

Change Agility : Curious, adaptable to change, growth-minded, and willing to learn from experience.

Disclaimer : Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for Us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just cash. The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

Competitive Pay Package

Competitive Holiday / Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (e.g., volunteer day).

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

Calm Meditation App subscription (free)

Employee Assistance Programs

Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits / perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

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