Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Consulting & Operations Business Line M/F

Egis Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international consulting firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Consulting & Operations Business Line in France. The ideal candidate will lead financial governance, drive performance, and support business transformation initiatives. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have over 10 years of experience in senior financial management roles. Proficiency in English and French is required, along with strong analytical skills and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in senior financial management roles within engineering or construction.
• Demonstrated leadership in matrix organisations with business transformation experience.
• High analytical skills and ability to drive change.

Responsabilités

• Ensure robust governance and support transformation and growth of the Consulting & Operations BL.
• Lead financial analysis and operational analytics for major contracts.
• Participate in tender reviews and bid evaluations.

Connaissances

Strategic vision

Financial project management

Risk assessment

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in French

Formation

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Engineering

Outils

Digital finance tools (EPM, ERP, BI)

Description du poste

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Consulting & Operations Business Line M/F

• Full-time
• Business Line: Consulting and Operations
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Service Line: CnO Functional BWT
• Job Family: Finance
• Profession: General Finance Management

Egis is an international player in consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services. We design and operate smart infrastructure and buildings that address the challenges of the climate emergency and enable more balanced, sustainable, and resilient land‑use planning. Present in 100 countries, Egis leverages the expertise of its 23,000 employees to support its clients and develop cutting‑edge innovations accessible to all projects. Thanks to the diversity of its areas of expertise, the Group plays a key role in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens worldwide. Our mission is to successfully reconcile improving the quality of life for communities, fostering economic and social development across the country, and achieving massive decarbonization in order to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

By joining Egis, you will become part of a company with remarkable performance that has tripled its revenue in 5 years, reaching €3 billion in 2025. The Group's ambition and its rapid growth trajectory should allow us to exceed €4 billion in revenue by 2029.

As a member of the Business Line (BL) Leadership Team, the CFO is the financial business partner to the BL CEO and its management team, and a key contributor to the BL Executive Committee. The CFO will drive financial performance, ensure robust governance, and support the transformation and growth of the Consulting & Operations BL in a rapidly evolving, matrix‑based international environment.

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Actively contribute to the strategic direction of the BL in line with 5-year business plan, participating in finance and operational group-wide transformation initiatives.
• Lead the financial aspects of business transformation, including the shift to a Global Shared Services and digitalization roadmap (Oracle, BI tools).
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence, integration, and divestment processes in coordination with the M&A Group department.
• Oversee all financial activities: management, accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, risk, and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate production and analysis of financial and managerial information through the Group EPM Tagetik (annual, quarterly, monthly) and production of statutory accounts.
• Consolidate budgets and forecasts prepared by subsidiaries; lead annual business plan reviews.
• Monitor and optimise cash collection, working capital, and guarantee management, especially for O&M activities.
• Contribute to dividend optimization strategy and minimise cash trapped, particularly on JVs.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal/external audit recommendations.

Business Partnership & Performance Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to the BL CEO and management, providing financial analysis, operational analytics, and decision support.
• Monitor and challenge the financial performance of major contracts and projects, especially multi-regional and complex bids (including O&M concessions projects).
• Participate in tender reviews, bid evaluations, and Go/No Go decisions, focusing on risk, profitability, cash flow, and contractual/tax frameworks.
• Develop and implement action plans to optimise profitability, including overhead management and cost control.
• Lead and coordinate the BL financial team, including regional staff, ensuring alignment with group processes and the group management core model.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance community.
• Support the development of finance competencies across regions and activities (O&M, C&E).
• Work closely with Corporate Heads of Internal Control and Compliance to manage and improve processes.
• Ensure the deployment and adherence to group financial processes and frameworks across all entities.
• Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring implementation of recommendations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Engineering.
• At least 10 years’ experience in senior financial management roles within engineering, construction, O&M or related international sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership in matrix organisations and experience with business transformation.
• Strong expertise in financial project management, risk assessment, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French (both written and spoken).
• High level of initiative, analytical skills, and ability to drive change.
• Experience with digital finance tools (EPM, ERP, BI) is a strong asset.
• Strategic vision and business acumen.
• Leadership and team development.
• Change management and transformation.
• Financial planning and analysis.
• Risk management and compliance.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership.

Position based in France, in Guyancourt (78), Paris (75), or Montreuil (93), with international travel as required.