Outsourced CFO and Financial | Euroaccounts Madrid

The average cost of a full-time Finance Director in Spain exceeds EUR 120,000 annually in gross salary plus social charges, according to INE data and Michael Page 2025 salary surveys. For subsidiaries of foreign companies with turnover between EUR 2 million and EUR 20 million, this investment is rarely justified. Euroaccounts, from its Madrid office and with over 500 companies advised since 1996, offers outsourced CFO services with 2 to 4 days per month dedication, connecting local operations with the parent company's financial reporting requirements.

Flexible 2-4 day/month dedication adapted to the subsidiary's financial cycle
40-60% savings compared to hiring a full-time CFO
Monthly reporting to the parent in IFRS, US GAAP or the group's local standards
Treasury management, banking relationships and working capital optimisation
Annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and variance analysis
Direct interface with auditors, banks and the Tax Authority

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Outsourced Financial Management Services

Everything an in-house CFO would do, with the advantage of multi-sector, multi-cultural experience

Financial Strategy and Budgeting

Preparation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts and variance analysis. We define financial KPIs aligned with the group's objectives and establish a dashboard enabling the parent to monitor the Spanish subsidiary's performance in real time.

Treasury Management and Banking Relationships

Working capital optimisation, credit line negotiation and banking terms. We manage treasury positions, 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts and coordinate international payments and intra-group transfers in compliance with foreign exchange control regulations.

Group Reporting and Consolidation

Preparation of monthly reporting packages adapted to the group's format and deadlines. We convert information from the Spanish PGC to IFRS or US GAAP, generate consolidation entries and deliver documentation within the group's close deadlines (fast close day 5-10).

Compliance Supervision and Internal Controls

Supervision of tax and corporate obligation compliance, coordination with external auditors and establishment of internal controls. We act as the first line of defence before the AEAT and ensure the subsidiary complies with Spanish regulations and the group's corporate governance standards.

How We Implement the Outsourced CFO Service

A structured process ensuring full integration with your team in 30 days

1

We analyse the subsidiary's current financial position, review existing accounting processes, identify the group's reporting requirements and evaluate available technology tools. We interview the local team and group controller to understand expectations and deadlines.

2

We define the required dedication (2-4 days/month), reporting calendar, KPIs to monitor and communication protocols with the parent. We establish the financial dashboard and reporting formats adapted to the group's requirements.

3

We assume the financial management functions. We configure reporting processes, establish necessary internal controls and complete the first monthly close under our supervision. We present the first reporting package to the group.

4

We execute the complete monthly cycle: accounting close, group reporting, treasury management, tax supervision and meetings with local management. Quarterly we review forecast and budget. Annually we coordinate the audit and tax close.

COST ANALYSIS

Outsourced CFO vs. In-House Hire — Real Economic Analysis

The decision between hiring a full-time Finance Director or outsourcing this function has significant economic implications for subsidiaries of foreign companies in Spain.

According to leading salary surveys in Spain (Michael Page, Hays, Robert Walters — 2025 editions), the total cost of a full-time CFO for a mid-sized subsidiary breaks down as follows:

Annual gross salary: EUR 90,000-150,000 depending on sector and subsidiary size
Employer social charges (approx. 30%): EUR 27,000-45,000
Typical benefits (company car, health insurance, bonus): EUR 15,000-30,000
Total annual cost: EUR 132,000-225,000

Against this figure, an outsourced CFO from Euroaccounts with 2-4 days per month dedication represents an annual cost of between EUR 36,000 and EUR 72,000, delivering a 40-60% saving versus in-house hiring.

But the economic saving is not the only advantage. An outsourced CFO from Euroaccounts brings accumulated experience across over 500 international companies since 1996, up-to-date knowledge of Spanish regulations and the ability to communicate in three languages (Spanish, English and French). This multi-sector experience enables identification of best practices and solutions that a professional dedicated to a single company would rarely possess.

Additionally, outsourcing eliminates the employment risks associated with hiring a senior executive: unfair dismissal compensation (33 days/year under Article 56 of the Workers’ Statute), notice periods, and the difficulty of finding a profile combining local Spanish knowledge with international experience in IFRS or US GAAP reporting.

Estimated annual saving of EUR 60,000-150,000 versus in-house hiring
No recruitment, training or dismissal compensation costs
Immediate access to multi-sector, international experience
Scalability: dedication adjusts to the subsidiary's growth

SERVICE SCOPE

Functions of the Euroaccounts Outsourced CFO for International Subsidiaries

The Euroaccounts outsourced CFO assumes all financial management functions required by a subsidiary of a foreign company in Spain. Our approach is structured in four functional areas covering both local needs and the parent’s international requirements.

1. Financial Planning and Control

Annual budget aligned with the group’s strategic plan
Quarterly forecasts with variance analysis vs. budget and vs. prior year
Financial KPI definition and tracking: EBITDA, margins, DSO, DPO, working capital
Profitability analysis by business line, product or client

2. Treasury and Banking Management

13-week rolling cash flow forecasts
Credit line negotiation and renewal, factoring, confirming
International payment and intra-group transfer management
Cash surplus optimisation and FX risk hedging

3. International Reporting

Monthly conversion of financial statements from PGC (RD 1514/2007) to IFRS or US GAAP
Consolidation package preparation with intercompany elimination entries
Management reporting with P&L, Balance, Cash Flow and management analysis
Compliance with group close deadlines (fast close day 5, hard close day 15)

4. Corporate Governance and Compliance

Supervision of tax compliance (CIT, VAT, withholdings, Intrastat)
External audit coordination for the annual audit
Annual Accounts preparation and filing at the Commercial Registry
Attendance at General Meetings and Board meetings

Standard dedication of 2-4 days/month, increased during close periods
Direct interface with the group CFO and regional controller
Telephone and email availability outside in-person days
Remote access to the subsidiary's accounting systems and ERP

INTERNATIONAL DIFFERENTIATOR

The Bridge Between Spanish Regulations and the Group's Standards

The main challenge for subsidiaries of foreign companies in Spain is not local accounting — it is the financial translation between two worlds: Spanish regulation (PGC, Corporate Income Tax Act, corporate law) and the international reporting standards required by the parent (IFRS, US GAAP, other local standards).

A Euroaccounts outsourced CFO acts as a bridge between both frameworks. Our team, led by David Bua (ex-Big Four) and composed of trilingual professionals (Spanish, English, French), understands the substantive differences between the PGC and international standards:

IFRS 16 — Leases: The PGC does not require capitalisation of operating leases; IFRS 16 does. This directly impacts the balance sheet and EBITDA reported to the group.
IFRS 15 — Revenue: The 5-step model for revenue recognition may differ significantly from the PGC approach, especially in long-term service contracts.
IFRS 9 — Financial Instruments: The classification and measurement of financial assets and the expected credit loss model differ from PGC treatment.
IFRS 18 — Presentation of Financial Statements: Mandatory from January 2027, replacing IAS 1, introducing three mandatory P&L categories (Operating, Investing, Financing). Many parents are requesting early adoption in 2026.

As members of INPACT Global, a network with presence in over 70 countries, we can coordinate financial reporting not only from Spain but with any jurisdiction where the group has operations.

Our outsourced CFOs integrate directly with the group’s ERPs (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage X3, Oracle, Priority) to automate data extraction and minimise manual conversion work, delivering monthly reporting within the first 5-10 business days.

Deep knowledge of PGC vs. IFRS vs. US GAAP differences
INPACT Global network with correspondents in over 70 countries
Integration with the main international ERPs
Trilingual team (ES/EN/FR) for direct communication with the parent

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the outsourced CFO service for subsidiaries in Spain

A full-time CFO in Spain costs between EUR 132,000 and EUR 225,000 annually (salary, social charges and benefits). An outsourced CFO from Euroaccounts with 2-4 days/month dedication costs between EUR 36,000 and EUR 72,000 annually — a 40-60% saving. Recruitment, training and employment risk costs (dismissal compensation of 33 days/year under Article 56 of the Workers’ Statute) are also eliminated.

The outsourced CFO does not sign Annual Accounts as such (that is the directors’ responsibility), but does prepare the financial statements, supervise their formulation and coordinate filing at the Commercial Registry. Regarding the AEAT, Euroaccounts can act as authorised fiscal representative via notarial power of attorney, managing inspections, requests and electronic notifications on behalf of the subsidiary.

For subsidiaries in that turnover range, standard dedication is 3-4 days per month under normal conditions. During annual close, audit or tax inspection periods, dedication can temporarily increase. The model is flexible: it adjusts monthly to the subsidiary’s actual needs without rigid commitment terms.

Our outsourced CFO participates in monthly reporting meetings with the regional controller or group CFO, using the parent’s preferred language (Spanish, English or French). They adapt to the group’s communication tools (Teams, Slack, SAP SuccessFactors) and access the corporate ERP remotely to upload the Spanish subsidiary’s data directly into the group’s consolidation system.

Yes, this is one of the principal functions. Our outsourced CFOs negotiate banking terms (credit lines, factoring, confirming, interest rates), manage daily treasury operations, authorise payments and supervise liquidity positions. Their accumulated experience across multiple companies gives them negotiating power and knowledge of the Spanish banking market that directly benefits the subsidiary.

This is a common and healthy scenario. When the subsidiary reaches a volume justifying an in-house CFO (generally from EUR 20-25 million turnover), Euroaccounts collaborates in the transition: participating in the selection process, training the new CFO on Spanish regulatory particularities and group reporting, and maintaining a supervisory or ad-hoc advisory role during the first months.

Yes, this is one of our specialities. We convert financial statements monthly from PGC (RD 1514/2007) to IFRS or US GAAP, managing the key differences (IFRS 16 leases, IFRS 15 revenue, IFRS 9 financial instruments, and from 2027, IFRS 18 presentation). We prepare the complete consolidation package including P&L, Balance, Cash Flow, intercompany elimination entries and explanatory notes in the group’s required format.

Since 1996, Euroaccounts has managed the financial direction of over 500 international companies in Madrid, covering sectors including technology, consulting, manufacturing, renewable energy, pharmaceutical, financial services and international trade. As members of INPACT Global, we also have access to sector expertise across over 70 countries, enabling us to understand each industry’s particularities.

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International Specialist Team

Our outsourced CFOs combine experience at international audit firms (Big Four) with years of financial management at multinational companies. This dual profile — auditor and manager — enables them to understand both compliance requirements and operational business needs. Trilingual team (Spanish, English, French) led by David Bua.

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