European Financial Controller (French speaking)

The organisation

International retail organisation. For this growing organisation we are currently looking for a Financial Controller with management skills, international experience and who speaks French (at least reasonable!). In this role you report directly to the CFO and you manage a team of 10-15 people. This role will give you the ideal opportunity to join a fast growing company and have impact on all financial matters of this company.

 Job description

• Ensure timely, consistent, accurate and relevant reporting to local management and to international HQ
• Manage Statutory & Group reporting standards including external audit requirements
• Ensure taxation compliance including Transfer pricing, VAT and payroll taxes
• Treasury activities including cash flow management for the European group
• Ensure all accounting activities are compliant with statutory and legal requirements
• Responsible for financial controls of our corporate store operations
• Develop and professionalize the financial organization
• Manage and motivate the accounting team
• Ensure that all of the team are appropriately trained, skilled and remunerated
• Set clear goals & KPI's for the team in line with the departmental goals
• Update and develop in line with guidelines the internal control processes and directives
• Assist with the annual budget and periodic forecasting process for the various countries

Candidate profile

• Master degree in Finance or Accounting and preferably public accounting qualification (CPA/ACA/RA)
• A minimum of 6-8 years of technical accounting experience, preferably in retail industry
• Management experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Team player who can demonstrate initiative, entrepreneurship and sound judgment
• Experience with ERP systems, preferable MD Navision
• Fluent communication in English and French
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing and leadership skills

 Interested?

You can apply to this position by following the link below. For more information, please contact Max Eweg at +31 (0) 20 578 9972.