French-speaking Financial Controller

Sector:
Finance & Accounting Reference: SMSKFODFrench-speaking Financial Controller West London (Hybrid) £70,000 - £75,000 + Up to 25% Bonus + Private Healthcare + Strong Pension Permanent Are you a qualified accountant with fluent French and experience in financial reporting, statutory accounts and controls within a complex international business?

Euro London is partnering with a leading global consumer goods organisation to hire a French-speaking Financial Controller into its growing Shared Finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of financial accounting, compliance and reporting for multiple entities while leading process improvements and supporting a team of finance professionals.

Key responsibilities:

Managing month-end and year-end close

Preparing statutory accounts and regulatory filings

Ensuring VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales List compliance

Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations

Maintaining strong financial controls and SOX compliance

Managing auditor relationships

Supporting group reporting activities

Driving process improvement and finance transformation initiatives

Supervising and developing Assistant Controllers

About you:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Fluent French and English Strong financial accounting and reporting experience SAP experience

Multi-entity, multi-currency experience

Experience managing teams and/or outsourced providers

Strong understanding of controls, compliance and governance

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Please note:

This is a technical Financial Controller role focused on accounting, reporting, controls and compliance. Candidates whose experience is primarily within FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering are unlikely to be a strong match.

Why join?

International environment with exposure across Europe Up to 25% annual bonus

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Strong pension contribution

Excellent career progression opportunities

Highly visible role within a growing finance function

Apply now or contact Euro London confidentially for further information.

Please be advised that all CVs will be treated in the strictest confidence and your application will not be forwarded without your permission. We aim to respond promptly; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates whose experience closely matches our client’s requirements. For more opportunities, please visit our website.