Interim Finance Director - Herport H / F

DP World Australia; Paris; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international freight forwarding company is seeking a Financial Director to oversee financial strategy and governance in France. Responsibilities include managing financial integrity, performance, compliance, and leading the finance team. The role requires a deep understanding of financial regulations and at least 10 years of senior finance experience. This interim position is expected to last 6 to 9 months and is critical for the growth of the French operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in senior finance roles, with at least 5 years in logistics or transport sectors.
• Deep knowledge of French accounting, taxation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead the financial strategy and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in compliance with regulations.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to enhance profitability.

Connaissances

Financial strategy development

Performance management

Governance and compliance

Financial reporting

Leadership and team development

Formation

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration (MBA preferred)

Outils

SAP

CargoWise

Navision

Description du poste

We are a leading international freight forwarding and logistics company providing comprehensive global transport, customs, and supply chain solutions. With a growing footprint across Europe, our French operations play a strategic role in connecting customers to key trade routes.

We are seeking a dynamic Financial Director to lead our financial strategy, performance management, and governance in France and contribute to the group’s regional growth.

The FD will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for the financial integrity, performance, and strategic direction of the French business. This includes oversight of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, compliance, and financial planning — as well as supporting commercial decisions and operational efficiency across all business units.

This role will be the primary partner for the VP Finance & for the VP of Freight Forwarding Division for the region Europe West and will work alongside the CFO for Freight in Cluster West.

The interim role will oversee the transition and shaping of the finance teams, reporting and business analytics for Herport, EAS and LagAero business units as it integrates into DP World.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 6 to 9 months.

How you will contribute

Strategic & Financial Leadership

Develop and implement the financial strategy aligned with corporate goals and market growth in France.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to VP Freight to drive business performance.

Drive financial planning, risk management, and performance optimization across all business functions.

Financial Management & Reporting

Oversee accounting, consolidation, and statutory reporting in compliance with French GAAP and IFRS.

Manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models.

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to Group Finance and regulatory authorities.

Supervise audit processes (internal and external) and maintain strong internal controls.

Operational Finance

Partner with Operations and Commercial teams to enhance profitability by capability, customer, and service offering and drive KPI performance.

Oversee cost control, pricing analysis, and margin optimization for freight forwarding, customs, and other value-added services.

Support tender processes and contract reviews from a financial perspective.

Monitor working capital, cash flow, and credit exposure to customers and vendors.

Support business & IT implementation of necessary tools (TMS, ERP) to enhance standardized automated reporting across all Business Units via the use of planning tools / RPA to eliminate waste and focus of core business support.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure full compliance with fiscal, customs, and transport-related financial regulations.

Consult with legal, tax, and HR teams on all financial governance issues.

Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and cut-off discipline.

Establish and maintain effective risk management and internal audit processes.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team across accounting, FP&A, and controlling functions.

Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Function as a trusted advisor to leadership on business planning and performance.

What you will bring

Degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (MBA or equivalent preferred).

Minimum 10 years’ experience in senior finance roles, with at least 5 years in logistics, freight forwarding, or transport sectors.

Deep knowledge of French accounting, taxation, and regulatory frameworks; international experience a plus.

Proven success in managing multi-entity, multi-currency operations.

Strong ERP and BI system knowledge (SAP, CargoWise, Navision, or similar).

Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken).

Methodical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Collaborative leader who can influence across all departments and regions.

Commercially minded, with hands‑on operational understanding of freight forwarding, GP & Productivity improvements and pricing disciplines.

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Leadership stratégique et financier

• Développer et mettre en œuvre la stratégie financière en ligne avec les objectifs du groupe et la croissance du marché en France.
• Fournir des analyses et recommandations financières au VP Freight pour améliorer la performance.
• Piloter la planification financière, la gestion des risques et l’optimisation de la performance sur l’ensemble des fonctions.

Gestion financière & Reporting

• Superviser la comptabilité, la consolidation et le reporting statutaire en conformité avec le French GAAP et l’IFRS.
• Gérer les budgets annuels, les prévisions et les modèles financiers à long terme.
• Garantir un reporting financier précis et ponctuel auprès du Groupe et des autorités réglementaires.
• Superviser les audits internes et externes et maintenir des contrôles internes solides.

Finance opérationnelle

• Collaborer avec les équipes Opérations et Commerciales pour améliorer la rentabilité par capacité, client et offre de services, et piloter les KPI.
• Superviser le contrôle des coûts, l’analyse des prix et l’optimisation des marges pour le fret, la douane et les services à valeur ajoutée.
• Soutenir les appels d’offres et la revue des contrats sous l’angle financier.
• Suivre le fonds de roulement, la trésorerie et l’exposition au crédit des clients et fournisseurs.
• Accompagner la mise en place des outils nécessaires (TMS, ERP) pour renforcer le reporting automatisé et standardisé dans toutes les unités via des outils de planification / RPA, afin d’éliminer les tâches inutiles et concentrer le support sur le cœur de métier.

Conformité & Gouvernance

• Garantir la conformité totale aux réglementations fiscales, douanières et liées au transport.
• Collaborer avec les équipes juridiques, fiscales et RH sur toutes les questions de gouvernance financière.
• Maintenir des rapprochements de bilan robustes, des provisions et une discipline stricte de cut-off.
• Mettre en place et maintenir des processus efficaces de gestion des risques et d’audit interne.

Leadership & Développement des équipes

• Encadrer, former et développer l’équipe Finance (comptabilité, FP&A, contrôle de gestion).
• Promouvoir une culture de collaboration, de responsabilité, de transparence et d’amélioration continue.
• Agir en tant que conseiller de confiance auprès de la direction sur la planification et la performance.

Profil

• Diplôme en Finance, Comptabilité, Économie ou Administration des affaires (MBA ou équivalent apprécié).
• Minimum 10 ans d’expérience dans des postes financiers de direction, dont au moins 5 ans dans la logistique, le fret ou le transport.
• Excellente connaissance de la comptabilité, de la fiscalité et du cadre réglementaire français ; une expérience internationale est un plus.
• Succès avéré dans la gestion d’opérations multi‑entités et multi‑devises.
• Solide maîtrise des systèmes ERP et BI (SAP, CargoWise, Navision ou équivalents).
• Excellente maîtrise du français et de l’anglais (oral et écrit).
• Esprit méthodique, doté de fortes compétences analytiques et en résolution de problèmes.
• Leader collaboratif capable d’influencer à travers toutes les fonctions et régions.
• Sens commercial développé, avec une compréhension opérationnelle des activités de fret, des améliorations de productivité et des disciplines de pricing.

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