Regional Financial Controller

CMA CGM; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CMA CGM in Marseille is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to analyse the performance of the regional network and ensure quality financial information. You will act as the main liaison between the Head Office Finance Department and local entities, including the CFO.

As a strategic partner, you will lead M&A and internal projects while promoting financial knowledge across the network. The role requires strong analytical skills, integrity, and the ability to drive cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Finance from a business or engineering school, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in finance management is preferred.
• Ethics, integrity and confidentiality of information.

Responsabilités

• Analyse regional subsidiaries' financial performance and reporting.
• Coordinate with Head Office Finance and local entities.
• Lead M&A and internal projects as assigned.
• Maintain strong internal controls across the network.
• Collaborate with Shared Service Centers to optimize operating models.
• Support treasury strategies and cash optimization in the region.
• Engage with finance teams across departments to improve performance.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Planning & organization

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree in Finance or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job description

YOU ROLE :

The Regional Financial Controller is pivotal in analysing the performance of the Regional network of entities, ensuring the quality and consistency of the financial information produced. You will serve as the primary liaison between the Head Office Finance Department and the local entities, where your contacts will include the CFO and their team. As a strategic partner, you will lead M&A and internal projects (in accordance with delegations) and contribute to the development of financial knowledge throughout the network

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Control subsidiaries' financial performance, including audits, closings, consolidation, and dividends.
• Guarantee a strong internal control environment.
• Supervise Group finance projects and M&A transactions, drive communication, and share best practices.
• Ensure correct linkage with Shared Service Centers (FiCOM and GBS) in respect of target operating models, enhance efficiency over the network, and promote a cost-saving mindset.
• Support HO Treasury strategy in terms of bank coverage and cash optimization in the region.
• Act as an interface with the finance departments at the Head Office, including accounting, tax, legal, treasury, Group financial control, IT accounting, and exploitation systems, and central controlling.
• Contribute to the animation of the Finance network and organization enhancement.

Profile description:

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Postgraduate degree (5/6 years) in Finance from a Business or Engineering school, or a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in finance management.
• Experience in audit or transaction services is a plus.
• Shipping or logistic experience is an asset.
• Ethics, integrity, and respect for the confidentiality of information.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and planning/organization capabilities.
• Managing performance, autonomy, adaptability, and effective communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as the role involves interaction with numerous internal and external departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good command of written and spoken English.