Business Controller, France

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

As our Business Controller France , you will serve as a collaborative and strategic financial partner to our French business unit. You will thoughtfully ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting while nurturing robust forecasting and budgeting processes. Acting as a vital, supportive bridge between finance and operations, you will work closely with local sales leadership, administrative teams, and regional shared service centers to gently optimize financial performance and provide meaningful insights that guide our shared decision-making.

What are your 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.

What we offer you:

• 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.

Become part of our global network of 5,300 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.

What you bring to the role:

• 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.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the most suitable candidate is identified. Please submit your CV in English.

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About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company’s sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.