Finance Manager

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings; France; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global semiconductor manufacturer is seeking a finance manager to oversee all finance activities at two locations in France. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, strong technical skills in US and local GAAP, and effective communication in both French and English. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with local regulations, managing audits, and providing financial insights for decision-making. This role requires a proactive individual committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience in a similar role within a multinational environment.
• Big-4 accounting or tax experience desirable.

Responsabilités

• Manage all finance activities across two France locations.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements.
• Lead audits and manage the finance team.
• Provide timely management reports and support decision-making.

Connaissances

Effective communication in French & English

Strong technical ability in US GAAP

Understanding of French tax regulations

Good planning and organizational skills

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Analytical skills in project costing

Formation

Membership of a recognised accountancy body

Business Degree or equivalent qualification

Outils

ERP system operation (SAP desirable)

Description du poste

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Job Purpose:

• Manage all MACOM finance activities across two France locations.
• Strengthen and complement the global finance team.
• Provide information, back-up, and support to the VP Finance and wider management team.
• Ensure all local compliance, including tax and regulatory requirements in France.
• Oversee timely and accurate month-end close and accounting transactions.
• Maintain and enhance the Internal Control structure, including SOX 404 compliance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as key financial business partner to MACOM Management in France.
• Responsible for all aspects of France Balance Sheets (US GAAP and local GAAP), including reconciliations and compliance with global and local policies.
• Ensure tax compliance, planning, and support for the Global tax team; ensure compliance in all France locations.
• Maintain strong working capital control; partner with Operations and Sales teams to control operational expenses at all France sites.
• Lead all France audits.
• Manage, develop and mentor small Finance team as well as manage external advisors in France.
• Provide management accounting and timely reports for effective decision-making; manage France AOP process and assist in global flux analysis reporting.
• Interface with relevant government agencies in France (Grants, Tax Credits including CIR, Statutory and Compliance activities).
• Provide finance support for funding proposals and projects, including preparation of business cases, cost analysis, and post-implementation reviews.
• Work closely with the HR team on all payroll matters, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing, as well as support for payroll-related audits.
• Provide product costing support for the fab, including analysis, reporting, and recommendations for cost optimization; partner with Operations and Manufacturing teams to ensure accurate cost models and margin analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements in finance operations, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for finance processes, including dashboards and regular reporting to management.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Key Competencies Required:

• Effective communicator in written and spoken French & English.
• Strong technical ability in US GAAP, local GAAP, and internal controls.
• Understanding of French tax regulations, including TVA.
• Good planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Team player, flexible, and willing to travel internationally as required.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with HR and Operations.
• Analytical skills in project and product costing.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement.

Previous Relevant:

• Work Experience: 2-3 years relevant experience in a similar role within a multinational environment.
• Big-4 accounting or tax experience desirable.
• Good understanding of ERP system operation (SAP desirable).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Membership of a recognised accountancy body, and
• Business Degree or equivalent qualification