Global Head of Finance (F/M)

Vilmorin Mikado; La Ménitré; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International mobility

Multicultural environment

Career opportunities

Humane corporate culture

Job summary

Limagrain seeks a Global Head of Finance for Vilmorin-Mikado to drive financial strategy and true financial steering across a multinational BU. You will report to the CEO of Vilmorin-Mikado and work with LVS and StratCom to transform reporting into proactive decision support.

You will lead data consolidation for budgets and plans, manage cash flow, and mentor Finance and Legal teams across Europe and Asia while ensuring IFRS/GAAP compliance and ERP/BI deployment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting required or equivalent.
• CA certificate or equivalent highly preferred for leadership.
• 10+ years in CFO or senior finance roles in international settings.
• Fluent in English and French; strong matrix-team experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the financial strategy for the BU.
• Consolidate data for budget, forecasts and 3-year plan.
• Manage cash flow and working capital; oversee KPIs.
• Lead Finance and Legal teams across France, Japan and subsidiaries.
• Support Ambition 2030 initiatives and ERP/BI deployments.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Finance / Accounting

Chartered Accountant or equivalent preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

EPM tools

AI tools

Job description

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries.

As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.

Function

As the Global Head of Finance for Vilmorin-Mikado, you play a central role in steering the financial strategy of a multicultural, fast-growing Business Unit within Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS). You will report directly to the CEO of Vilmorin-Mikado, with a functional line to the Head of Finance of LVS, and act as a key member of the Strategic Committee (StratCom).

Main Goal

You are responsible for leading all financial and legal activities of the BU, supporting strategic decision‑making, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting, and driving a transformation from reporting to true financial steering.

You also contribute actively to Ambition 2030 at Limagrain Group level.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

• Implement the financial strategy of Limagrain Vegetable Seeds within the BU in collaboration with the StratCom.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing analyses, simulations, and financial scenarios to support decisions.
• Lead the consolidation of data for budget, forecasts, and the 3-year Business Plan.
• Bring expertise to external growth opportunities and assess investments.

Financial Performance Management

• Provide relevant financial indicators, dashboards, and action plans to improve business performance.
• Oversee long-term planning, cost control, KPIs, internal policies, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure a reliable cash-flow projection process and sound working‑capital management.

Team & Organizational Management

• Lead and develop Finance and Legal teams across France, Japan, and regional subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, local regulations, and Group standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and support the development of key talents within a matrix organization.
• Support deployment of ERP, BI, EPM and AI tools.

Business Partnering

• Advise managers and senior leaders on financial topics and asset management.
• Provide consultative support through financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and internal partners.
• Actively contribute to the LVS Finance Leadership Team and to Ambition 2030 initiatives.
• Master’s degree in Finance / Accounting; Chartered Accountant or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in CFO or senior finance leadership roles in complex, international environments.
• Strong expertise in matrix organizations and multicultural teams.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Experience in the seeds sector or life‑sciences industry is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems; deployment experience appreciated.

Your Benefits And Working Environment

• Join a profitable company with strong growth ambitions.
• Play a key role at the heart of strategic decision‑making.
• Work in a truly multicultural environment with teams across Europe and Asia.
• Benefit from international mobility and multiple career opportunities within Limagrain.
• Contribute to driving a company with strong values and a humane corporate culture.

The Limagrain Group is an employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.