Chief Financial Officer

Hartmann Young; Lille; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A private equity-backed life sciences organization in Lille seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership and oversee financial operations. The role requires proven experience in P&L management and deep knowledge of French financial regulations. This is an opportunity to lead the financial direction of a high-growth organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior finance leader within life sciences or biopharma sectors.
• Strong track record managing full P&L responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of French financial regulation and tax.

Responsabilités

• Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and control.
• Partner with the CEO to drive growth and profitability.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and P&L oversight.
• Ensure compliance with French regulations and tax authorities.
• Support strategic initiatives and M&A activity.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of French financial regulations

P&L management

Strategic thinking

Description du poste

Hartmann Young are partnering with a private equity–backed life sciences organisation to appoint an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team.

The CFO will be responsible for leading all financial operations, providing strategic and operational leadership across finance, accounting, and compliance. This role will oversee financial planning, reporting, and performance management, while ensuring strong governance and collaboration with key external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and control across the organisation.
• Partner with the CEO and investors to drive growth, profitability, and value creation.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and P&L oversight for a multi-service, international business.
• Ensure compliance with French regulations, tax authorities, and work council requirements.
• Support strategic initiatives, M&A activity, and integration projects.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance function aligned with company objectives.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Proven experience as a senior finance leader within the life sciences, biopharma, or R&D services sectors.
• Strong track record managing full P&L responsibility and working in PE-backed environments.
• Deep knowledge of French financial regulation, tax, and labour frameworks.
• Commercially minded with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

This is a strategic opportunity to lead the financial direction of a high-growth, science-driven organisation entering an exciting new phase of development.