Financial Controller

Financial Controller

The successful candidate will play a central role in producing reliable, compliant, and clear financial information within a fast‑growing international group. As a technical reference for general accounting, you will secure, analyse and document financial operations to ensure the quality and consistency of consolidated reporting for all internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage, review, and secure general accounting transactions in JDEdwards.
• Produce and maintain complete, reliable documentation for your accounting perimeter.
• Analyse unusual or complex transactions in accordance with French GAAP and Group procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements (J+5 Reporting – BOFC).
• Serve as the key contact for operational teams on accounting topics and support their understanding of accounting rules.
• Analyse financial results, identify unusual variances, and contribute to analytical notes for controlling and corporate teams.
• Document identified accounting risks and propose corrective actions.
• Participate in analytical reviews and monitor sensitive accounts.
• Apply and adapt Group accounting procedures for your scope.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the internal control matrix.
• Document completed controls, identify deviations and follow up on action plans.
• Contribute to the preparation and smooth running of external audits.
• Use JDEdwards, BOFC, and BI tools to automate, monitor and secure financial reporting.
• Contribute to the digitalisation, simplification and standardisation of accounting processes.
• Identify efficiency gains and participate in financial flow optimisation projects.

Profile

• Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) in Accounting/Finance (DSG, DSCG, Masters degree or equivalent).
• Strong experience in general accounting within a complex or multi‑entity environment.
• Experience in an audit firm appreciated.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (JDEdwards, BO Finance / SAP), BI tools and advanced Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of French GAAP; IFRS experience a plus.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Strong sense of internal service and ability to simplify technical subjects.
• Ability to collaborate with empathy and interact with varied stakeholders.
• Rigour, reliability, autonomy and strong analytical skills.
• Curiosity, appetite for data and a continuous improvement mindset.

Location : Position based in Libourne, near Bordeaux.

What this role offers

• A key expert position within a complex environment (high volumes, multi‑flows, advanced analytical requirements).
• Direct contribution to the quality and compliance of Ceva SA’s financial information.
• Strong transversal impact thanks to interactions with Operations and Controlling teams.
• An opportunity to develop your career within the Finance & Controlling department of a rapidly growing international group.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.