Finance Manager - French Speaking

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Finance Manager fluent in French to manage financial operations across its French entities. This pivotal role encompasses financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a chartered accountant qualification and a strong grasp of IFRS standards.

Benefits

Great benefits

Up to 25% bonus

Qualifications

• Fluent in French (written and spoken) is essential.
• Must possess ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in the hospitality sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for French entities.
• Deliver monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting process and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Fluency in French

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Budgeting

Financial Forecasting

Education

Chartered Accountant Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

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Posted:

16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Finance Manager - French Speaking

Global Hospitality Group

£60,000 - £70,000 + up to 25% bonus & great benefits

central London offices - hybrid 3 days office / 2 days wfh

*Must be Fluent in French (written and spoken) and Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - both essential*

Role Summary:

My client is seeking a finance manager to oversee the full range of financial operations for their French based entities. This position plays a critical role in financial reporting, forecasting, compliance, and strategic collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and record all financial transactions for our French entities.
• Deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports, including variance analysis against budget and historical performance.
• Maintain adherence to both local French GAAP and international IFRS standards, along with internal financial protocols.
• Supervise daily financial operations related to payables, receivables, and payroll, ensuring optimal cash flow and working capital efficiency.

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the budgeting process for French operations, working closely with both local teams and central departments.
• Produce and update a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, providing detailed insight into expected liquidity, used by internal and external stakeholders.
• Support senior management with scenario-based financial forecasts and ad hoc financial modelling.

Audit & Compliance

• Compile annual statutory accounts for French entities in coordination with external advisors.
• Act as the main contact for annual audit processes, managing deliverables and facilitating communication with auditors both locally and at the group level.

Banking & Taxation

• Administer banking operations, including cash management and oversight of daily transactions.
• Coordinate with in-house and external tax professionals to ensure compliance with all relevant VAT, corporate tax, and statutory obligations.

Business Partnering

• Build strong working relationships with departments across the business, including operations, sales, and central support, to drive financial awareness and accountability.

About You

• Chartered accountant qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Fluent French (written and spoken) is essential as you will be required to communicate with external advisors and local teams.
• Knowledge of IFRS and tax compliance.
• Solid background in preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements.
• Prior experience in the hospitality sector is advantageous but not essential.