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.
* 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.