Finance Director - France

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Purpose of the role:

•“Right hand” and backup for the Country MD, ensuring budget delivery and compliance.

•Ensuring the defined Local & Group Finance governance and duties are performed and met.

•Ensure the Opco adheres to local laws and standards (incl. local GAAP) and Leviat Group requirements (FP&A cycle, compliance/ SOX, risk management, …).

•Accountable for correct and timely reporting

•Co-ordinates the support of the local team (KPI’s, customer risk management, cost efficiencies etc..)

Key tasks & responsibilities:

• Strategic financial leadership - Leads the financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes for the country. And, after development, drives the execution of these plans, together with Country MD.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance – responsible for local Finance, tax & treasury which includes:
  • Overseeing and preparing of financial statements and other reporting requirements
  • Compliance with local and international accounting standards.
  • Managing audits and liaising with both internal and external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Cost Control & Operational Efficiency – including production cost analysis, identifying and supporting continuous improvement programs etc.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• Investment & Capital Expenditure Oversight – reviewing applications, assessing make v buy. Lead any financial due diligence for M&A processes
• Team Leadership & Development – build and lead a high-performing finance team. Coach, develop and mentor – whilst ensuring effective succession planning is in place.
• Stakeholder Communication – present insights and plans to senior management. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, HR and IT.
• Support SAP implementation process

Key stakeholders:

1. Country Managing Director
2. Regional Head of Finance
3. Group Finance

Key leadership competencies:

•Strategic Thinking

•Stakeholder Management

•Decision maker

•Ability to drive change

•Team Development & Empowerment

•Entrepreneurial spirit

•Resilience & Agility

•Pragmatic / hands-on with eye for detail

•Effective communicator

Key functional competencies and relevant experience:

• Accounting and management practice.
• Background in industrial or manufacturing sectors
• Experience in an audit firm would be advantageous
• Experience in an international operation
• Transfer pricing experience
• SOX awareness and business risk management experience
• Level of education: Chartered Accountant or Financial Controller
• English Language Capabilities
• ERP implementation experience would be advantageous
• SAP or another ERP knowledge
• Experience:10+ years with 5+ years in a leadership role
• Positive attitude, open minded and accessible team player.

What we offer?

• We are a global business, looking to attract and retain the best talent
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working dependent on your role
• A range of other benefits, specific to your role and depending on where in the world you join us i.e. health care, medical insurance, discounted shopping
• Ongoing personal learning and development support

Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are commited to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.