Finance Manager (Argenteuil, FR)
Powering doors. Empowering people.
SKIDATA – ASSA ABLOY, an international player in access control and ticketing solutions, is looking for a Finance Manager in Argenteuil office (95). A subsidiary of the ASSA ABLOY Group, SKIDATA is a global leader in access control and ticketing. With more than 1,500 employees and 10,000 installations worldwide (ski resorts, car parks, stadiums, entertainment venues, leisure parks, etc.), SKIDATA has been a trusted partner for its clients for over 40 years. The France scope for this role also includes managing 3 accountants and overseeing €20M in revenue.
Join our team in France and enjoy a company culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.
Responsibilities
The job holder will manage and control overall financial reporting and accounting operations, provide day-to-day support to the business, and look onto the financial performance of the company. The job holder will provide analysis of key performance indicators to support business development, act as gatekeeper for compliance and financial accuracy and focus on continuous improvement of financial processes.
- To ensure quality and in‑time accounting and reporting as per company standards. Perform analysis of financial and operational trends, provide regular analysis of KPIs and initiate improvement processes both on finance and operational matters. To be a true finance business partner to the local and regional teams.
- To manage financial matters of the company, communicate risks in a timely manner to upper management, and propose solutions to observed risk. Prepare or supervise the preparation of the budgets, forecasts and reporting packages in line with the company’s rule and within the deadlines.
- To oversee short and long‑term pricing and costs management in alignment with regional strategic plans. Maintain a high standard of reporting and integrity of the BS and IS accounts, following all IFRS as well as company accounting and statutory rules.
- To analyze and monitor the investment process, supervising the payback time, cash flow impact, capitalization process, CIP aging and approve the CAPEX.
- To drive cash flow and debt management together with optimization of working capital. Prepare presentations and data for business reviews and management operational reviews. Prepare ad‑hoc reporting and analysis. Handle year‑end audit as well as any internal audits and other projects and ad‑hoc requests in own area of expertise. Oversee & own local payroll activities and set‑up. Operate support for local HR Admin as person of trust.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or similar.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience. Strong knowledge of accounting and controlling, preferable in prior experience in a matrix environment in other international companies.
- Knowledge of income tax law, local and IFRS. Excellent analytical skills with a focus on being able to handle timely and accurate financial data analysis.
- Advanced user of office suite with focus on PowerPoint, Excel, HFM/OneStream and ERP. Accurate, flexible, communicative, able to work independently as well as in team.
- Very good English skills written and verbal.
Personal qualities
- Proactive and challenging the organization for continuous improvements. Self-starter with a high drive and energy level. Resilient and able to handle pressure situations.
Internal and External Contacts
- CFO, Local and Regional Finance Team, Management Team, HR Team, External finance parties.
Benefits
- Salary midrange is €75,000.
- Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.