Finance Manager - French Speaking

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager fluent in French to oversee financial operations for its French entities. This pivotal role involves managing financial reporting, compliance, and strategic collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will have a chartered accountant qualification and strong knowledge of IFRS and tax compliance. Join a dynamic team where you will play a key role in driving financial accountability and awareness within the organization, all while enjoying a hybrid work model that offers flexibility and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Chartered accountant qualification is essential.
• Fluent French is required for communication with teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions and reporting for French entities.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for operations.
• Compile annual statutory accounts and manage audits.

Skills

Fluent in French

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

IFRS Knowledge

Tax Compliance

Education

Chartered Accountant Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Finance Manager - French Speaking

Global Hospitality Group

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

London offices - hybrid 2 days 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., 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.