Contrôleur de gestion F/H

Overview

KNDS France is a leader in the design, production and support of terrestrial combat systems, artillery, munitions, weapons and robotics. The company delivers innovative and advanced solutions to clients, including platforms such as the LECLERC tank, the TITUS® and the CAESAR® canon. The organization employs around 4,500 people across 12 sites in France and Europe and is committed to a safer future.

Within the group’s Optics sub-sidiary, you will support the Administrative and Financial Manager. This role involves contributing to monthly reporting, financial control and process improvements, with a focus on administrative and financial tasks for the entity.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reporting: contribute to the production and analysis of results, ensure information reliability and analyze variances.
• Contribute to the development of the PMT.
• Participate in digitization projects of tools and processes; interface with Group support services and other entities to deploy best practices.
• Collect supporting documents for the statutory auditors and for internal audit/control departments during their interventions.
• Autonomously manage order-to-cash activities, monitor fixed assets and the accounting tasks assigned to the company (FRS scope).
• Perform various administrative tasks (approximately 10–20% of time).
• Engage with operational teams and support services across the Group to ensure effective collaboration.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, Power Query), knowledge of an ERP (understanding of its logic) and a BI tool.
• Strong management and analytical abilities; critical thinking.
• Personal qualities: autonomy, curiosity, teamwork, versatility, and good reporting skills.
• Education: business school or master’s degree (1st or 2nd year).
• Experience: preferably initial experience in an industrial environment.

What We Offer

Career paths with diverse opportunities, a strong focus on quality of life at work (QVT), a Franco-German intercultural network, a learning organization with inspiring managers, a friendly work environment and sports associations, among other benefits.

Company Commitment

KNDS is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to creating a respectful, valued and inclusive workplace for everyone. We are dedicated to actions across social, societal, environmental and ethical dimensions. Our goal is to foster a productive, respectful environment for all employees.

Posture and Compliance

This position is subject to a prior administrative and security screen in accordance with IM 900. Hiring is contingent on obtaining a positive assessment from relevant authorities.

Contract Type

Type of contract information not specified in the provided description.

Location

France, Rhône-Alpes, Loire (42)

Candidate Requirements

Minimum education: none specified here; new graduate (0–3 years of experience).

Language

English: occasional use.

General Information

Entity: Architect and System Integrator, KNDS France, a leading company in the design, production, development and support of combat, artillery, munitions, weapons and robotics systems.