Strategic Regional Finance Controller, Europe

For our Europe Regional Office in Marseille, starting at the earliest date possible, we are looking for a: Regional Financial Controller

THE ROLE

TheRegional Financial Controller is pivotal in analysing the performance of the Regional network of entities, ensuring the quality and consistency of the financial information produced. You will serve as the primary liaison between the Head Office Finance Department and the local entities, where your contacts will include the CFO and their team. As a strategic partner, you will lead M&A and internal projects (in accordance with delegations) and contribute to the development of financial knowledge throughout the network

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control subsidiaries' financial performance, including audits, closings, consolidation, and dividends.
• Guarantee a strong internal control environment.
• Supervise Group finance projects and M&A transactions, drive communication, and share best practices.
• Ensure correct linkage with Shared Service Centers (FiCOM and GBS) in respect of target operating models, enhance efficiency over the network, and promote a cost‑saving mindset.
• Support HO Treasury strategy in terms of bank coverage and cash optimisation in the region.
• Act as an interface with the finance departments at the Head Office, including accounting, tax, legal, treasury, Group financial control, IT accounting, and exploitation systems, and central controlling.
• Contribute to the animation of the Finance network and organisation enhancement.

PROFILE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate degree (5/6 years) in Finance from a Business or Engineering school, or a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in finance management.
• Experience in audit or transaction services is a plus.
• Shipping or logistic experience is an asset.
• Ethics, integrity, and respect for the confidentiality of information.
• Strong analytical skills, problem‑solving abilities, and planning/organisation capabilities.
• Managing performance, autonomy, adaptability, and effective communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as the role involves interaction with numerous internal and external departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good command of written and spoken English.