Finance Manager - French Speaking

Investigo; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality group is seeking a Finance Manager fluent in French to oversee financial operations for their French entities. This hybrid role involves financial reporting, forecasting, compliance, and strategic collaboration with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a chartered accountant qualification and experience in financial management.

Benefits

Up to 25% bonus

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Fluent in French (written and spoken) is essential.
• Chartered accountant qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions for French entities.
• Deliver monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting process for French operations.

Skills

Fluent French

Financial Reporting

Financial Compliance

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Education

Chartered accountant qualification

Job description

Finance Manager - French Speaking

Global Hospitality Group

£60,000 - £65,000 + up to 25% bonus & great benefits

London offices - hybrid 2 days in the office / 3 days WFH

*Fluent in French (written and spoken) is 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:

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• 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.