Finance Manager

Pacific International Executive Search; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Recruitment is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to appoint a Finance Manager - Internal Controlling. Based near Bordeaux, you will design and implement robust internal controls and risk management, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting and compliance across the business.

The role requires 5–10 years in internal audit or controls, with ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, BPC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in internal audit, internal controls, or public accounting.
• Experience in a multinational or industrial/manufacturing environment is a strong plus.
• Experience in Auditing Consulting a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Company’s internal control frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and document operational, financial, and compliance risks and how to resolve any spotted issues.
• Plan and execute internal control testing to validate that controls function as intended.
• Track, manage, and support remediation plans arising from control deficiencies, internal audits, or external audit findings.
• Provide regular internal control status reporting to relevant stakeholders
• Act as the Company’s internal control and compliance lead, supporting the deployment and enforcement of ethics, compliance, and fraud prevention policies.
• Maintain and update the Risk Control Matrix in accordance with financial reporting standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed process narratives documenting roles and responsibilities within key financial cycles (Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Payroll, Financial Close).
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during annual internal control

Skills

Internal control frameworks

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication in English

Matrixed/international environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Audit

Tools

Oracle

SAP

BPC

MES/GPAO

Job description

Pacific International Recruitment is an executive search firm with over 25 years of experience in placing specialists and executives. With our headquarters in London and additional locations in Düsseldorf and Philadelphia, we provide targeted support to our clients and candidates across EMEA, APAC, and the USA.

We have partnered with a leading manufacturing business, to support their performance and transformation goals across manufacturing and back office.

As the Finance Manager - Internal Controlling you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust internal control and risk management framework within the company, in alignment with the company's standards and financial reporting requirements. You will be ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, operational processes, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain the Company’s internal control frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and document operational, financial, and compliance risks and how to resolve any spotted issues.
• Plan and execute internal control testing to validate that controls function as intended.
• Track, manage, and support remediation plans arising from control deficiencies, internal audits, or external audit findings.
• Provide regular internal control status reporting to relevant stakeholders
• Act as the Company’s internal control and compliance lead, supporting the deployment and enforcement of ethics, compliance, and fraud prevention policies.
• Maintain and update the Risk Control Matrix in accordance with financial reporting standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed process narratives documenting roles and responsibilities within key financial cycles (Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Payroll, Financial Close).
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during annual internal control

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in internal audit, internal controls, or public accounting.
• Experience in a multinational or industrial/manufacturing environment is a strong plus.
• Experience in Auditing Consulting a strong plus

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks
• Solid understanding of financial processes and ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, BPC, MES/GPAO, etc.).
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards
• Advanced proficiency in English

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change through clear communication and training.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, international environment.

Ideally based near Bordeaux

For a discussion about this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] to schedule an initial call.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape. Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

PACIFIC DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.