Assistant Financial Controller; French Speaking

Your new company
I'm currently supporting a fast-growing global agriculture business with a strong presence across 15+ countries. Due to the fast growth across Africa, they are now seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the current Financial Controller - particularly focusing on the Africa regions, based in the London HQ. This role will liaise with local finance teams to prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and business plans for the African entities and projects.

This role requires fluent French and will travel frequently to Africa (c. 1 week a month). When in London, the business is very flexible with hybrid working.

Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will involve:

• Liaising with local finance teams to prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and business plans for African entities and projects
• Analyse variances between actual results, budget, and forecast, providing insights to management
• Support monthly and annual closing activities in coordination with local finance and accounting teams
• Ensure reliability and consistency of financial data received from local subsidiaries
• Support local management in planning and controlling activities
• Prepare periodic financial reports for headquarters
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Audit functions
• Travel frequently to African countries within the assigned perimeter
• French-speaking mandatory

What you'll need to succeed
You'll need to be a Qualified Accountant or QBE with fluent French and the ability to travel regularly. They want a strong all-rounder to be able to support with reporting, FP&A, commercial analysis and financial support for projects.

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary of 60-65k, a discretionary bonus, and the chance to grow within a global business with a supportive FC and CFO.

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