Laura Obra Molina
Resumen profesional
Senior Finance and Accounting leader with 12+ years of experience driving accounting, reporting, consolidation, audit and financial governance functions within multinational and listed companies. Currently serving as International Accounting Manager within the Low Carbon Generation business of Repsol, overseeing international accounting operations across Europe and the Americas and supporting strategic business transactions, financial reporting, group consolidation, statutory compliance and external audits. Combining Big Four foundations with leadership experience gained at EY, Amadeus IT Group, OPDEnergy and Repsol, I have successfully built finance processes from the ground up, led international reporting environments and driven accounting governance across complex and fast-growing organizations. Recognized for building high-performing finance environments, strengthening internal controls, managing senior stakeholders and delivering reliable financial information to support strategic decision-making.
Datos destacados
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Experiencia
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING MANAGER
REPSOL SERVICIOS RENOVABLES, S.A.U.
MADRID
12.2022 - 09.2026
- Member of the Low Carbon Generation division with responsibility for international accounting, reporting and consolidation activities across renewable energy operations.
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead the international accounting and reporting function for renewable energy operations across Europe and the Americas for more than 40 international legal entities
- Oversee IFRS reporting, statutory compliance, external audits and Group consolidation activities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Act as a key business partner on strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, PPAs and complex accounting matters.
- Drive governance, internal controls and reporting excellence to support the continued growth of Repsol's renewable energy business.
- Business or sector: Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | Department: Accounting - Low Carbon Generation (GBC)
GROUP CONSOLIDATION MANAGER
OPDENERGY
MADRID
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Led the Group consolidation and reporting function during a period of significant corporate growth and capital market activity.
- Key Responsibilities
- Managed monthly and annual IFRS consolidation processes.
- Coordinated reporting submissions across international entities.
- Established recurring consolidation adjustments and standardized reporting procedures.
- Delivered monthly reporting packages to senior management and CFO.
- Acted as key liaison between finance leadership, auditors and international subsidiaries.
- Supported the IPO process and financial reporting interactions with CNMV and external advisers.
- Monitored implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
- Business or sector: Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
CONSOLIDATION AND REPORTING SENIOR ANALYST
AMADEUS IT GROUP S.A.
MADRID
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Prepared consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
- Produced interim financial statements in accordance with IAS 34.
- Managed Group cash flow reporting.
- Reviewed financial information submitted by Group entities.
- Coordinated defined benefit accounting reviews with external actuaries.
- Supported external audits and year-end reporting processes.
AUDITOR MANAGER
ERNST & YOUNG, S.L.
MADRID
09.2013 - 10.2019
- Progressed from Junior Auditor to Audit Manager while leading audit engagements for multinational clients operating under IFRS and Spanish GAAP.
- Responsibilities
- Led financial statement audits for listed and multinational companies.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
- Evaluated accounting processes and internal control frameworks.
- Coordinated international audit teams and specialist functions.
- Managed engagement planning, budgets and profitability.
- Prepared executive reporting for management and audit committees.
- Main clients:
- Energy & Renewables: Endesa / Q-Energy / Sonnedix / Shell
- Real State: Hispania Activos Inmobiliarios
- Industrial and Services: Altafit, Faurecia
MANAGEMENT CONTROL INTERNSHIP
RED ELÉCTRICA DE ESPAÑA S.A
MADRID
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Project cost control and monitoring.
- Budget tracking through SAP.
- Financial reporting and analytical review of infrastructure projects.
- Business or sector: Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Formación
BILINGUAL MASTER - Finance and Audit
ICADE
MADRID 08.2013 - 11.2014
DOUBLE DEGREE IN LAW AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMAS DE MADRID
MADRID 08.2006 - 06.2012
ERASMUS INTERSHIP -
ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY
DINAMARCA 09.2010 - 02.2011
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
SAP MM SAP FI SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (SAP BPC) Microsoft Dynamics Navision Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office
Accounting & Financial Reporting
IFRS Reporting
Group Consolidation
Statutory Financial Statements
Financial Close Management
Technical Accounting
Accounting Policies
Financial Governance
Internal Controls (SCLIF)
External Audit Coordination
Compliance Frameworks
Risk Assessment
Due Diligence
M&A Accounting
IPO Readiness
PPAs & Derivatives
Acquisitions & Divestments
International Team Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Finance Transformation
Process Standardization
Executive Reporting
Cross-Functional Leadership
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): SPANISH
Nativo
C2
ENGLISH
Avanzado
C1
FRENCH
Principiante
A1
Éxitos profesionales
Led International Accounting Operations at Repsol
- Coordinate accounting and reporting activities across renewable energy operations in Italy, Chile and the United States.
- Lead statutory reporting, IFRS compliance, consolidation activities and audit coordination for international entities.
- Support strategic transactions including acquisitions, divestments, PPAs and derivative contracts.
Built the Group Consolidation Function from Scratch at OPDEnergy
- Established the Group Consolidation Department, designing governance, reporting processes and consolidation controls across international subsidiaries.
- Implemented the company's first monthly closing calendar, defining deadlines, responsibilities and reporting discipline across the Group.
- Standardized recurring consolidation entries and reporting procedures, significantly enhancing the quality, consistency and reliability of financial reporting.
- Created a scalable consolidation framework that supported the company's growth and IPO readiness process.
Fast-Track Career Progression at EY
- Promoted from Junior Auditor to Audit Manager within six years.
- Led multidisciplinary and international audit teams across the energy, infrastructure, industrial and real-estate sectors.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
PROGRESA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME FOR HIGH-POTENTIAL WOMEN- ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL (2023-2024)
Focus on:
- Leadership
- Strategic Management
- Team Development
- Executive Communication
PPA COURSE- CAMPUS FINANCIERO (2023)
INTRODUCTORY FINANCIAL MODELING COURSE- MODELANDUM (2022)
ADVANCE COURSE ON TECHNOLOGY, REGULATION AND FINANCING OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES - CLUB ESPAÑOL DE LA ENERGÍA (2020)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT- IEB - INSTITUTO DE ESTUDIOS BURSATILES (2020)
Cronología
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING MANAGER
REPSOL SERVICIOS RENOVABLES, S.A.U.
12.2022 - 09.2026
GROUP CONSOLIDATION MANAGER
OPDENERGY
12.2020 - 11.2022
CONSOLIDATION AND REPORTING SENIOR ANALYST
AMADEUS IT GROUP S.A.
09.2019 - 11.2020
AUDITOR MANAGER
ERNST & YOUNG, S.L.
09.2013 - 10.2019
BILINGUAL MASTER - Finance and Audit
ICADE
08.2013 - 11.2014
MANAGEMENT CONTROL INTERNSHIP
RED ELÉCTRICA DE ESPAÑA S.A
08.2012 - 08.2013
ERASMUS INTERSHIP -
ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY
09.2010 - 02.2011
DOUBLE DEGREE IN LAW AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMAS DE MADRID
08.2006 - 06.2012