Global Head of Finance (F/M)

LIMAGRAIN; Les Bois-d'Anjou; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Limagrain Vegetable Seeds seeks a Global Head of Finance to steer the financial strategy of a multicultural Business Unit. You will report to the CEO of Vilmorin-Mikado and collaborate with the LVS Head of Finance to enable strategic decision-making across Europe and Asia.

You will drive all financial and legal activities, lead a transformation from reporting to true financial steering, and actively contribute to Ambition 2030 at Limagrain Group level.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting; CA preferred.
• 10+ years in CFO or senior finance leadership in international environments.
• Experience managing 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and financial scenarios to support decisions.
• Lead the consolidation of data for budget, forecasts, and the 3-year Business Plan.
• Oversee long-term planning, cost control, KPIs, internal policies, and performance monitoring.
• 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 key talents within a matrix organization.
• Support deployment of ERP, BI, EPM and AI tools.
• Advise managers and senior leaders on financial topics and asset management.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and internal partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

ERP deployment

Multicultural teams management

English and French fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

EPM tools

AI tools

Job description

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.

What We Expect Of You

• 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.

If you want to play a key role in global financial performance, join us!

Recruitment process

Once your application is received, we will contact you promptly. If it is accepted, you will go through a multi‑step process:

• Pre-selection with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Meeting with the Human Resources Director of Vilmorin Mikado. Interview with the CEO of Vilmorin Mikado, your future manager.
• Assessment, followed by an interview with Talent Management.
• Final interview with the Head of Finance and the Human Resources Director of Limagrain Vegetable Seeds.

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