The Head of Finance will lead the Finance & Operations team of ACT France, a Consultative Sales company with an international product and client portfolio(e)This makes it a very diverse & international environment, which reflects in the job as well.
The head of finance is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting in French GAAP and IFRS, the preparation of the annual budget and rolling forecasts(e)Additionally, the Head of Finance provides the top management team with valuable reports and analysis that help achieve the strategic goals.
The Head of Finance reports to the group CFO, has a functional reporting line to the Managing Director and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Finance operations in France.
The Head of Finance will internalize the accounting function which is currently outsourced, and set up a tight accounting organization (supervising annual accounts process, etc.)(e)The Head of Finance works closely with various members of the Global FD Team together to determine reporting and analysis needs.
Job Description
Financial control
- Ensure and monitor proper accounting concepts
- Analyse and review of the Balance Sheet and P&L
- Control balance sheet (checks, accruals, provisions, reconciliation)
- Ensure maintenance of basic system data
- Ensure maintenance of periods in financial system (open/close)
- Manage Cash-Flow
- Ensure accurate VAT set-up, prepare VAT returns, and lead VAT processes
- Responsible for the financial administration (banking, debtor and creditor management, general ledger administration)
Financial reporting
- Ensure month- and year-end closing according to applicable deadlines
- Ensure reliable, timely and complete financial accounts for designated legal entities in accordance with applicable Accounting principles
- Prepare compliance towards legal entity requirements
- Prepare compliance towards applicable statutory regulations
- Prepare reporting packs
Internal control
- Co-develop policies and procedures within financial control
- Perform financial control processes and assist in improvements
External audit
- Contribute to an efficient and effective Audit process
Stakeholder Management
- Alignment with business stakeholders (sales consultants, operations, treasury)
- Advisor for local and group management team
- Working closely with other finance teams, including FP&A, strategy and business operations, working on cross team processes or initiatives, collaborating to achieve group wide goals as we strive to be a high performing global finance team
Job Requirements
- Bachelor/Master degree in Accounting or related studies
- Experience with financial control and accounting
- At least 6-8 years’ experience (of which partly within Big 4 Audit firm)
- Excellent knowledge and use of French and English
- Knowledge of and experience with French GAAP and IFRS
- IT system experience (implementation and/ or improvement)