European Finance Manager - French Speaking

Fantastic opportunity for a french speaking, qualified accountant to join a fast growing FMCG business as a European Finance Manager.

Client Details

My client is a fast growing FMCG business specialising in growing and distributing fresh produce. Currently the business operates across 5 different divisions, with this role sitting under the International division. It is a brilliant company to work for with great values, appreciation for employees and a big push on sustainability. This role will be based in one of the offices located near London, between Hertfordshire and Essex.

Description

• Responsible for the preparation of weekly results and analysis - accurately delivered to strict deadlines

• Provide support to the reporting process through analysis of large volumes of data

• Automation and improvement of the in-house reporting tool

• Prepare monthly management accounts in respect to group deadlines, providing detailed analysis of performance, trends and variances

• Ensure full and robust reconciliations of all the balance sheet items for month end

• Responsible for preparing the monthly forecast in cooperation with the commercial team based in France, including variances to budget, analysis etc.

• Audit year-end file preparation, assist the FD with tax work

• Support the FD and other member of the team during the budget preparation

• Responsible for ensuring that financial compliance is monitored with internal controls

• Ensure that the business is compliant in the different countries it is established (UK, FR & NL)

- Review of French contracts

- VAT, Intrastat, ECSL submission in multiple countries

- Local tax reporting and payments

• Identify and implement systems and processes enhancements to improve efficiency

• Work closely with sales and business development to cost and assess new business

• Ad hoc reporting to be completed on a regular basis

• Ad hoc project work and cost analysis and reduction reviews

• Manage and mentor a team composed of two account payables and an admin trainee accountant

- Set clear KPIs and objectives

- Clear organisation and task allocations

- Develop skill and accounting knowledge

Profile

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant

• Fluent in oral and written French

• Spanish speaker would be desirable but not essential

• Experience in in the FMCG industry would be preferred

• Previous management experience

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex data in a concise easy to understand way for non-financial managers

• Knowledge of working within a multi-currency environment is desirable

Job Offer

On offer is a salary ranging between £50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience, together with additional benefits and great career prospects.