Financial Controller

Empresa Confidencial; Lorient; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A financial services company based in Lorient is seeking a financial controller with 3-5 years of experience. The role involves supervising financial reporting, preparing KPIs, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates must be bilingual in French and possess strong analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various teams to optimize financial performance.

Qualifications

• Native or bilingual level of French.
• C1 level of Spanish and/or English essential.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in financial control, audit, or accounting functions.

Responsabilités

• Supervise the monthly financial closing processes and reporting.
• Prepare and report financial and operational KPIs.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements according to regulations.
• Coordinate financial planning and budgeting.
• Provide financial analysis and management reports.
• Improve internal controls and risk management.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with operations, commercial, and legal teams.
• Oversee treasury management and cash flow control.

Description du poste

Join a prestigious company leader and contribute to its continued success.

We are seeking an ideal candidate with 3-5 year of experience, to help ensure a consistent and effective corporate financial strategy. Key responsibilities include managing and allocating accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the monthly financial closing processes and financial reporting to the headquarters, in accordance with group standards
• Prepare and report financial and operational KPIs (sales, margins, costs, profitability by product, project, or client)
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with local regulations (Plan Comptable Général - PCG) and international standards (IFRS), ensuring compliance with the group’s accounting criteria
• Coordinate financial planning and budgeting, including variance analysis, periodic forecasting, and control of fixed and variable costs
• Provide financial analysis and management reports to support strategic decision-making. Assess the economic viability of new projects and contracts
• Implement and improve internal controls and risk management processes, aligned with the group’s policies, tools, and procedures
• Participate in internal and external audits and periodic reviews
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, commercial, and legal teams to optimize financial performance
• Oversee treasury management, financing needs, cash flow control, and preparation of cash forecasts

Qualifications

• Native or bilingual level of French
• C1 level of Spanish and/or English essential
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 3 to 5 years of experience in financial control, audit, or accounting functions at a corporate or subsidiary level. Proven ability to work independently and lead financial processes aligned with the group’s structure

Technical Knowledge:

• Accounting standards: Plan Comptable Général (PCG) and IFRS
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Experience with financial ERP systems (preferably Business Central, Navision, SAGE)
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis tools

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