Finance & Accounting Manager M/F
Job description:
TANGRAM is the new innovation and skills development center dedicated to shaping the future of sustainable logistics and maritime transport. Created by the CMA CGM Group, this new center of excellence aims to make a decisive contribution to the logistics and maritime sectors by addressing major global challenges (environmental, societal, etc.). Its objective is to bring together international experts and key players in transport and logistics to co‑create the rules of tomorrow.
A new site located in Pointe Rouge in Marseille, operational since February 2024, serves as a hub for CMA CGM Group employees, startups, large corporations, universities, and research centers.
YOUR ROLE
Reporting to the TANGRAM Operations Director, and with functional support from the Finance Department at CMA CGM headquarters in Marseille, you are responsible for overseeing all financial and administrative management of the entity. You ensure the reliability of accounts and compliance with tax and social obligations, in close coordination with the external accounting firm.
Based at the TANGRAM site, you manage accounting activities (invoicing, payments, supplier follow‑up, client collections), prepare reports and budgets, implement simple dashboards for management, and flag any risks or deviations. You also contribute to improving financial processes and tools, and support operational teams on all matters with financial or administrative impact.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
1. Accounting & relationship with the accounting firm
Prepare and submit monthly documentation to the accounting firm (purchase invoices, sales invoices, expense reports).
Reconcile accounts (clients, suppliers, banks) and monitor entries with the accountant (bank reconciliations).
Participate in monthly / quarterly / annual closings: review entries, provisions, and justify balances.
Coordinate preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, tax filings).
2. Treasury & payments
Prepare supplier payment runs on the 1st and 15th of each month (schedule, prioritization, approvals).
Ensure timely payment of invoices, track customer collections, and manage disputes.
Manage banking relationships monthly (current account interest).
3. Administrative management & contracts
Manage key contracts: accounting firm, lease, insurance, software (deadlines, renegotiations).
Monitor insurance in coordination with shared services.
Ensure proper filing and maintenance of administrative records (physical and digital).
4. Budgeting, performance monitoring & reporting
Build the annual budget (service costs, T&E, revenue, etc.) with management and all departments.
Monitor the accounting software “Yooz” daily (purchase approvals, etc.).
Implement and maintain simple dashboards: costs, overheads, payroll, revenue.
Set up monthly supplier account confirmations and regularly verify banking details of subcontractors/partners.
Track actual vs. budget variances, alert management, and propose corrective actions.
Produce a concise monthly report for management (2–3 pages: key figures, comments, alerts).
5. Tax (with the accounting firm)
Review and validate VAT returns prepared by the accounting firm and monitor payments.
Handle intercompany re‑invoicing (SAS to SA): ensure timely and accurate monthly invoicing.
Monitor other recurring tax obligations (e.g., local business taxes).
6. Payroll & HR (monitoring level)
Maintain headcount tracking (salaries, total costs, hires/leavers).
Help update simple internal procedures (expenses, approvals).
7. Management support & projects
Advise management on financial impacts of decisions (travel costs, training, hiring, investments, contracts).
Prepare funding or grant applications (training organization, Qualiopi audit).
Improve Excel tools (cash flow tracking, project tracking, reporting) and simplify processes.
8. Internal control & compliance
Ensure compliance with expense validation rules (notably via “Yooz”).
Ensure adherence to internal procedures.
Contribute to safeguarding financial data.
9. Innovation & continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to improve processes and financial service quality.
Contribute through implementation of reporting tools and performance indicators.
Deploy procedures.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Education: Master’s degree (Finance, Accounting, Business School or equivalent; DCG/DSCG is a plus).
Experience: 5–10 years in finance/accounting.
Strong knowledge of general and analytical accounting (balance sheet, P&L, client/supplier cycles).
Budgeting & controlling: budget preparation, variance analysis, dashboard creation.
Tax basics: solid knowledge of VAT, corporate tax, and standard taxes.
Tools: advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas); knowledge of “Yooz” and “Cegid Loop” is a plus.
Compliance: ability to design and streamline procedures (expenses, approvals, etc.).
Accuracy & reliability: attention to detail, ability to produce accurate figures on time.
Organization & autonomy: ability to prioritize and manage a broad scope independently.
Communication & teaching: explain financial topics simply to non-finance stakeholders.
Trustworthiness & confidentiality: handle sensitive financial topics responsibly.
Adaptability & pragmatism: comfortable in evolving environments, able to find simple, practical solutions.