French speaking Finance Lead

Major producer of materials to global manufacturers

French speaking Finance Lead
Location: Remote UK
Salary: £120,000 per annum
Ref: 732FR

Main duties:

1. This position will be responsible for managing the accounting functions including a small finance team.
2. Report to the US-based Director of Operational Finance.
3. Lead the France finance team in monthly accounting close, reporting, and forecasting.
4. Oversee monthly forecasting for sales, income statement, and cash flow.
5. Manage all statutory accounting processes (journal entries, reconciliations, month/year-end close, trial balance, tax returns).
6. Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closings and analysis (trial balance review, flux analysis, payroll coordination).
7. Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley financial certifications.
8. Review journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close process.
9. Guide external and internal audit requirements.

Candidate's Profile

1. Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
2. Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory accounts.
3. Experience in multi-national, multi-currency organizations.
4. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
5. High-achieving individual with a strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A) skillset and a solid accounting background.