Senior Finance Manager

EMEA Recruitment; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international logistics company is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for a 9-month contract in Paris. The role involves leading the Finance function, ensuring compliance, and managing financial performance. Ideal candidates will have strong operational experience, knowledge of French accounting, and fluency in French and English. This position also requires mentoring a finance team and supporting process integration during transition periods.

Qualifications

• Senior Finance experience within logistics, transport, freight, or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of French accounting and tax requirements.
• Experience in transformation or transitional leadership roles.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Lead the French Finance function, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
• Partner with leaders to improve margins and decision-making.
• Support integration and process harmonization.
• Mentor and develop a multi-site Finance team.

Connaissances

Operational leadership

Financial performance management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Description du poste

Senior Finance Manager - 9-Month Contract

EMEA Recruitment is partnered with an international logistics business seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its Finance operations during a period of transition from their Paris HQ.

This role is ideal for a senior Finance leader with strong operational experience and the ability to stabilize teams, strengthen controls, and drive performance in a changing environment.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Finance Manager

• Lead the French Finance function, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and strong governance
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, month‑end close, and financial performance management
• Partner with commercial and operational leaders to improve margins, costing, and decision‑making
• Support integration and process harmonization across multiple business units
• Mentor and develop a multi‑site Finance team

Profile

• Senior Finance experience within logistics, transport, freight, or similar operational industries
• Strong knowledge of French accounting and tax requirements
• Experience in transformation, integration, or transitional leadership roles
• Fluent in French and English with excellent communication skills
• Hands‑on, analytical, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment

If you are interested in applying for this Finance Manager position, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to [e-mail] or for a confidential conversation please call Rebecca in our Dutch office on [phone].

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