Business Controller, France

Business Controller France

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Closing & Reporting: Nurture the monthly financial closing process in harmonious collaboration with the Record-to-Report Accountant, ensuring timely and accurate sharing of monthly figures.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Thoughtfully partner with the Country Financial Manager (CFM) to prepare for, facilitate, and successfully navigate our yearly financial audits together, as well as any other compliance matters which might arise.
• Empathetic Forecasting & Planning: Work closely with the Sales Director to build forward-looking order and sales forecasts, and lead the collaborative preparation of the comprehensive yearly budget for the French entity.
• Overhead & Risk Management: Own and continuously update overhead cost forecasts, thoughtfully identifying potential financial risks and sharing supportive opportunities for improvement.
• Shared Services Collaboration: Act as the local liaison and support system for our centralized Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams in Bulgaria, fostering smooth, transparent, and cooperative workflows.
• Divisional Support: Serve as a responsive, helpful point of contact to analyze and address financial queries from various corporate divisions, maintaining open and transparent communication.

Benefits

• Rewards that truly count: We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, an annual bonus scheme, and a company car, alongside flexible working conditions—all within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success.
• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
• People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.
• Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A Master’s Degree (Bac+5) in Finance, Accounting, Management Control, or a related field from a University or Business School, bringing a dedicated foundation to our team.
• Valuable Experience: A minimum of 5 years of supportive experience within an international group. A background navigating French legislative requirements and working harmoniously with shared service functions is advantageous, while working within a strict reporting deadline environment is essential.
• Collaborative & Global Mindset: Strong interpersonal and communication skills (fluent English B2/C1 minimum) to comfortably connect and influence stakeholders, paired with highly valued exposure to cross-functional teams across different geographies.
• Organized & Analytical Depth: A detail-oriented, thoughtful analytical approach balancing the big picture with a proven track record of managing competing demands under pressure, prioritizing, and delegating effectively to ensure optimal outcomes.
• System Knowledge: Familiarity with large ERP systems—specifically SAP and Hyperion user experience is highly preferred to support our shared technological processes.
• Adaptable, Driven & Innovation-Minded: A self-starter with a genuine enthusiasm to learn, demonstrating a caring adaptability within our vibrant, multicultural environment, alongside a strong willingness to embrace and develop AI initiatives.

Close date: 10/08/2026

Location: France