Finance Director - France

CRH; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading building materials provider is seeking a Director of Finance in Toulouse to drive financial planning and compliance. This role involves leading the finance team, ensuring adherence to local laws, and managing financial reporting. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in finance, with a strong background in the industrial sector and proficiency in financial regulations. A competitive salary and hybrid work options are included.

Prestations

Highly competitive base salary

Pension contributions

Ongoing personal learning and development support

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience, with at least 5 in a leadership role.
• Background in industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience in an audit firm is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for the country.
• Oversee financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Connaissances

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Decision Making

Effective Communication

Team Leadership

Formation

Chartered Accountant or Financial Controller qualification

Outils

SAP

ERP

Description du poste

Country: France
City: Toulouse
Req ID: 513497
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Director

At Leviat, you can build a future with a lasting legacy.

Help us make great architecture possible, responsibly and sustainably, for everyone and with everyone. We are a global leader in connecting, fixing, lifting, and anchoring technology for the construction industry, with approximately 3,000 people at around 60 locations worldwide.

Own where your ambition can take you. Explore and specialize, with full support from a global business.

Learn more about our business and trusted product brands at www.leviat.com.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions, employing around 75,800 people across approximately 3,160 locations in 29 countries, with market leadership in North America and Europe.

Our products are everywhere you live, work, and relax, often unnoticed.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and innovative building projects worldwide, such as the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Center.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

Purpose of the role:

• Serve as the "right hand" and backup for the Country MD, ensuring budget delivery and compliance.
• Ensure the Local & Group Finance governance and duties are performed and met.
• Ensure the Opco adheres to local laws, standards (including local GAAP), and Leviat Group requirements (FP&A cycle, compliance/SOX, risk management).
• Accountable for correct and timely reporting.
• Coordinate support for the local team (KPIs, customer risk management, cost efficiencies).

Key tasks & responsibilities:

• Strategic financial leadership: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for the country, and drive execution with the Country MD.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee financial statements, ensure compliance with accounting standards, manage audits, and liaise with auditors and regulators.
• Cost Control & Operational Efficiency: Analyze production costs and support continuous improvement programs.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management.
• Investment & Capital Expenditure Oversight: Review applications, assess make versus buy, and lead financial due diligence for M&A.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build and lead a high-performing finance team, coaching and mentoring while ensuring succession planning.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present insights and plans to senior management and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Support SAP implementation process.

Key stakeholders:

• Country Managing Director
• Regional Head of Finance
• Group Finance

Key leadership competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making
• Ability to Drive Change
• Team Development & Empowerment
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Resilience & Agility
• Pragmatic / Hands-on with Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication

Key functional competencies and experience:

• Accounting and management practice.
• Background in industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience in an audit firm is advantageous.
• Experience in an international operation.
• Transfer pricing experience.
• SOX awareness and business risk management experience.
• Chartered Accountant or Financial Controller qualification.
• Proficiency in English.
• ERP implementation experience is advantageous.
• SAP or other ERP knowledge.
• Over 10 years of experience, with at least 5 in a leadership role.
• Positive attitude, open-minded, and an accessible team player.

What we offer?

• Being part of a global business that values growth and internal promotion.
• Highly competitive base salary.
• Pension contributions.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Additional benefits based on location, such as health care, insurance, and discounts.
• Ongoing personal learning and development support.

Leviat is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Please note: We cannot accept applications via email for GDPR reasons. Applications must be submitted through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions from recruitment agencies unless instructed by our recruitment team.