At a Glance
- Tasks: Take charge of financial control and reporting for a leading brand's French entities.
- Company: Join a globally recognised blue-chip brand with strong values and growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive bonus, excellent career progression, and a supportive finance team.
- Other info: Proactive, detail-oriented candidates will thrive in this inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-profile role with senior stakeholder exposure.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant fluent in French and English with strong financial control experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a well-known, market-leading blue-chip household brand to recruit a French-speaking Financial Controller for a high-profile role within their international finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation with strong values, significant scale, and clear long-term growth plans. The role offers real ownership, senior stakeholder exposure, and the chance to influence financial performance across the region.
The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for end-to-end financial control for the French entity/entities, ensuring robust financial reporting, compliance, and commercial insight. Key responsibilities include:
- Full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close
- Statutory reporting and compliance for the business
- Managing budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Acting as a key finance partner to local and regional stakeholders
- Ensuring strong internal controls and continuous process improvement
- Liaising with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal teams
The Ideal Candidate
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Fluent French and English (written and spoken)
- Strong financial control background within a complex or multinational environment
- Solid knowledge of statutory reporting and compliance
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially minded
What’s on Offer
- Competitive bonus and benefits package
- Excellent career progression within a globally recognised brand
- Supportive, high-calibre finance team and inclusive culture
If you’re a French-speaking Financial Controller looking to step into a visible, impactful role within a leading international organisation, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
