French Financial Controller

London (Hybrid) | £75-85k + Exceptional Bonus | French Speaking Essential

Transform financial operations for a market-dominating FMCG business with brands in millions of European homes. This is your opportunity to drive strategic finance excellence across multiple jurisdictions while leading high-impact ERP transformations.

What You'll Own:

• End-to-end financial reporting for diverse European legal entities
• SOX compliance leadership ensuring audit-ready precision
• Statutory reporting excellence across multiple jurisdictions
• ERP system implementation and process optimisation
• Team development of internal finance professionals and outsourced providers
• Month-end close cycles with measurable efficiency improvements
• Advanced IFRS application in complex multinational environment

Your Profile:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong technical foundation
• Fluent French speaker with hands-on European market experience
• Proven team leader managing both internal teams and third-party accounting providers
• Process improvement champion with track record of measurable operational enhancements
• Technical expert in IFRS standards and SOX compliance frameworks
• Systems proficient in advanced Excel, ERP platforms, and financial reporting tools
• Commercial mindset with ability to influence senior stakeholders

Why This Role Delivers:

1. Strategic Impact - Direct reporting line to Group Finance with C-suite exposure
2. Technical Challenge - Complex multi-entity operations across European markets
3. Leadership Opportunity - Build and mentor high-performing finance teams
4. Career Acceleration - Clear advancement pathways in rapidly expanding business
5. Financial Rewards - Highly competitive salary plus performance-driven bonus structure
6. Work-Life Balance - Flexible hybrid arrangements with modern London office
7. Innovation Focus - Lead implementation of cutting-edge finance technology and processes

The Business Advantage: Join a powerhouse organisation with established market leadership, innovation-driven culture, and ambitious growth trajectory. You'll work with iconic brands that command consumer loyalty while driving financial excellence across diverse European operations.