Goodman Masson
Financial Controller
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About the Company
A leading European business require an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support its French operations through transformation and growth. This is an immediate requirement and would suit a qualified accountant who is comfortable stepping into a fast-paced, international environment and taking ownership from day one. 2 days in the office.
About the Role
Working closely with the wider Accounting and FP&A teams, you will take responsibility for financial control and reporting across the French entity.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ownership of the month-end close, delivering accurate reporting within a 5-day close
- Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
- Working closely with FP&A and wider finance stakeholders
- Partnering with teams across Payroll, HR and the wider business
- Supporting the business through an ongoing finance restructure and period of change
- Identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and ways of working
- Providing strong financial oversight within a fast-paced international environment
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Qualifications
You will ideally have:
- ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent accounting qualification
- 6-7+ years' post-qualified experience
- Experience in Media, E-commerce, FMCG or Technology
Required Skills
- Experience working across a French entity
- Strong Financial Controller / financial accounting experience
- A track record of delivering month-end within tight deadlines
- Strong reconciliation, controls and stakeholder-management experience
- Experience working across multiple functions and with international stakeholders
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Given the nature of the requirement, you will need to be immediately available or able to start at very short notice.
Preferred Skills
- French language skills would be a strong advantage, but are not essential
- Big 4 experience would be beneficial but is not required
- Exposure to inventory accounting would also be advantageous
Pay range and compensation package
£500-£600 per day
Equal Opportunity Statement
This job description does not include an explicit equal opportunity statement or a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
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