Global Head of Finance (F/M)

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d'Allier plain, in the heart of Central France's Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in , with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.

Function

As the Global Head of Finance for Vilmorin-Mikado, you play a central role in steering the financial strategy of a multicultural, fast-growing Business Unit within Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS). You will report directly to the CEO of Vilmorin-Mikado, with a functional line to the Head of Finance of LVS, and act as a key member of the Strategic Committee (StratCom).

Main Goal

You are responsible for leading all financial and legal activities of the BU, supporting strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting, and driving a transformation from reporting to true financial steering.

You also contribute actively to Ambition 2030 at Limagrain Group level.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

• Implement the financial strategy of Limagrain Vegetable Seeds within the BU in collaboration with the StratCom.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing analyses, simulations, and financial scenarios to support decisions.
• Lead the consolidation of data for budget, forecasts, and the 3-year Business Plan.
• Bring expertise to external growth opportunities and assess investments.

Financial Performance Management

• Provide relevant financial indicators, dashboards, and action plans to improve business performance.
• Oversee long-term planning, cost control, KPIs, internal policies, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure a reliable cash-flow projection process and sound working‑capital management.

Team & Organizational Management

• Lead and develop Finance and Legal teams across France, Japan, and regional subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, local regulations, and Group standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and support the development of key talents within a matrix organization.
• Support deployment of ERP, BI, EPM and AI tools.

Business Partnering

• Advise managers and senior leaders on financial topics and asset management.
• Provide consultative support through financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and internal partners.
• Actively contribute to the LVS Finance Leadership Team and to Ambition 2030 initiatives.
• Master's degree in Finance / Accounting; Chartered Accountant or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in CFO or senior finance leadership roles in complex, international environments.
• Strong expertise in matrix organizations and multicultural teams.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Experience in the seeds sector or life-sciences industry is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems; deployment experience appreciated.

Your Benefits And Working Environment

• Join a profitable company with strong growth ambitions.
• Play a key role at the heart of strategic decision-making.
• Work in a truly multicultural environment with teams across Europe and Asia.
• Benefit from international mobility and multiple career opportunities within Limagrain.
• Contribute to driving a company with strong values and a humane corporate culture.

The Limagrain Group is an employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.