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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong expertise in IFRS and French statutory accounting, with a proven track record in financial reporting, compliance, and managing audits. Capable of leading finance teams and driving process improvements in a multinational environment.
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IFRS KnowledgeFrench Statutory AccountingFinancial ReportingTax ComplianceLeadership
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Hard Skills
Financial Close ProcessesBalance Sheet ReconciliationCash Flow ForecastingStatutory Financial StatementsFinancial AnalysisBudgetingTax PlanningIntercompany AccountingFinancial Control FrameworkERP Implementations
Soft Skills
CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsProject Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Professionally Qualified Accountant
Industry Keywords
Multinational OrganisationDigital InfrastructureReal EstateAsset-Intensive SectorsFinance Transformation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes for the French entity
- Prepare management accounts and reporting packages in accordance with Group accounting policies and IFRS requirements
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls operate effectively
- Analyse financial results and identify risks, opportunities and key performance drivers
- Support annual budgets, forecasts and long-range financial plans
- Prepare and file annual statutory financial statements under French GAAP
- Ensure compliance with local accounting, regulatory and corporate filing requirements
- Coordinate statutory audits and act as primary contact for external auditors
- Manage local advisors, auditors and regulatory bodies
- Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including corporate income tax and VAT filings
- Coordinate tax planning, transfer pricing compliance and intercompany documentation
- Manage tax audits and regulatory enquiries
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and liquidity reporting
- Manage local banking relationships, treasury activities and working capital initiatives
- Act as a finance business partner to local management and operational teams
- Provide analysis for commercial and operational decision-making, investment appraisals, capital expenditure reviews and business cases
- Liaise between the French entity and Group Finance and submit Group reporting requirements
- Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations and settlements
- Support consolidation, Group audit, financing and due diligence activities
- Maintain the financial control framework and manage financial, operational and compliance risks
- Drive finance process, control and systems improvements
- Lead and develop the local finance team
- Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Professionally qualified accountant
- Significant experience in a Finance Controller, Head of Finance or senior financial management role
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and French statutory accounting requirements
- Experience managing statutory audits and regulatory compliance obligations
- Strong understanding of tax compliance, including VAT and corporate income tax
- Experience within a multinational organisation
- Strong financial reporting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in both French and English
- Preferred: experience within data centres, digital infrastructure, real estate, technology or other asset-intensive sectors
- Preferred: experience supporting major capital expenditure programmes and project accounting
- Preferred: experience with ERP implementations or finance transformation initiatives
- Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise
- Commercially minded with the ability to support operational decision-making
- Excellent leadership and people management capabilities
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced international environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience and qualifications
- Opportunity to influence financial performance and strategic decision-making
- Exposure to major operational, financing and growth initiatives
- Close collaboration with Group Finance and senior leadership