Directeur financier/Directrice financière

FSC Executive Search & Talent Development · Paris, Île-de-France, France

Confidential search — client not disclosedTHE ROLEPosition CFO EuropeSector Energy / Renewables — international groupLocation Paris, FranceReporting to Group CFOScope Several European countriesOUR CLIENTOur client is a leading European IPP specializing in Renewable Energy.The Group is scaling its finance function to match its ambitions, and is therefore looking to appoint a CFO Europe to lead and further develop its regional Finance organization.Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you will have responsibility for the Finance function across Europe, overseeing a multi-country finance team and acting as a key strategic partner to the region's operational and leadership teams.This is a high-visibility, hands-on role within a fast-growing, high-investment organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and structure the Finance function as the Group continues to scale.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a trusted financial advisor to operational and leadership teams across all geographies, supporting decision-making and value creation.
Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Oversee management reporting, consolidation, and financial performance monitoring across the regional perimeter.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Project Finance: Support project financing activities and financial modelling for development and operational assets.
Tax & Transfer Pricing: Manage tax compliance and transfer pricing strategies across relevant jurisdictions.
Transactional Accounting: Ensure the quality and efficiency of transactional finance operations (AP, AR, GL).
Team Leadership & Development: Coach and develop the finance team, building a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and psychological safety.
Financial Systems: Drive optimisation of the group's financial systems and tools.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with Group Finance and international counterparts within the group's shared-services framework.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles, with significant exposure to a multi-country European scope.
Experience in the energy, infrastructure, or project finance sector is strongly preferred, particularly in organisations combining development and operational activities.
Demonstrated experience managing and developing finance teams, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
Proven ability to operate in a high-investment growth environment, with a focus on building financial structures rather than cost-cutting.
Strong knowledge of tax and transfer pricing across at least one of the jurisdictions within the scope.
Experience with financial ERP systems is a plus.
Academic background in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Engineering; a professional qualification (CPA, CFA, CIMA, or equivalent) is an asset.COMPETENCIES & KEY QUALITIES
Strategic Leadership: Ability to translate group strategy into actionable finance plans and act as a genuine business partner.
People Development: A natural coach and mentor, capable of empowering team members to grow, take ownership, and build future leadership capacity.
Solution-Oriented Mindset: Pragmatic, constructive, and positive approach to challenges in a dynamic, scaling organisation.
International Outlook: Comfortable operating across cultures and geographies; an international profile is highly valued.
Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build trust and cohesion across teams.
Rigour & Prioritisation: Ability to distinguish between strategic issues and operational details, delegating appropriately.
Resilience: Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.LANGUAGES
French: Fluent (required for local operations).
English: Fluent (mandatory for daily communication with the group and international stakeholders).
Additional European languages are a plus.CONTACT — FSC EXECUTIVE SEARCHThis search is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis by FSC Executive Search on behalf of a client whose identity will only be disclosed to shortlisted candidates. For further information or to submit your application, please contact the dedicated search team.