Financial Controller

I’m currently looking for a Financial Controller to join an international, multi-entity business on an interim 12 month FTC basis.This is a great opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of financial control and reporting across French entities, while playing a key role in improving and streamlining the month-end close process.The RoleYou will take responsibility for the financial integrity of the French entities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and compliance with IFRS, Group Accounting Policies and local statutory requirements.Key responsibilities will include:Leading the month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.Owning French statutory reporting, financial statements and external audit coordinationReviewing general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and deferred revenueOverseeing inventory accounting, fixed assets, CAPEX and related financial controls.Providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and France-specific statutory requirementsSupporting cash flow reporting and partnering with FP&A, Tax, Treasury and wider business stakeholdersDriving continuous improvement across accounting processes, controls and reporting.Leading the redesign and automation of the month-end close process, moving manual reconciliation activities towards a more streamlined, Oracle enabled workflowWhat we're looking for:ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA qualified.5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 or Top 10 audit background followed by experience in a multinational businessStrong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and financial reporting requirementsProven experience managing month-end close, statutory reporting and financial controls.Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems, ideally Oracle FusionStrong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholdersExperience improving or automating finance processes would be highly advantageousFrench language skills would be beneficialIf you have the relevant skills required for this role, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.