Finance Transformation Director – France

Marc Daniels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leader in London is seeking a Finance Transformation Director fluent in French and English. This high-impact role involves leading strategic financial transformations, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations. You will collaborate with senior leadership to modernize financial systems and drive data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proven track record in finance transformation. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape the future of finance.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in a senior finance position focusing on transformation.
• Expertise in establishing and maintaining a SOX framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial transformation initiatives to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and provide training.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Stakeholder Management

Decision Making

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Certified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A global market leading business based in London are looking for a fluent French speaking Finance Transformation Director leading the strategic design and implementation of end-to-end finance transformation initiatives for France. You will work closely with senior leadership to modernize systems, streamline processes and financial controls (SOX) and enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role with direct influence over the financial and operational evolution of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee whole financial transformation initiatives, streamlining procedures and systems to increase scalability and efficiency.
• Work closely with key business stakeholders to comprehend strategic goals and convert them into workable plans for financial transformation.
• Take the lead in creating and putting into effect new financial policies, practices, and controls.
• Take responsibility for the organization’s overall design, implementation, and continuing upkeep of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) framework.
• Verify compliance with SOX requirements, including documentation, control testing, and fixing any flaws found.
• Create and present SOX compliance training to the appropriate teams.
• Promote ongoing development in the financial department by seeing areas for process optimisation and automation.
• During times of transition, offer perceptive financial reporting and analysis to aid in decision-making.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Requirements:

• A certified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent qualification).
• The role requires fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) due to its international nature.
• Strong post-qualification experience in a senior finance position, emphasising process development and transformation.
• Comprehensive understanding and real-world expertise in setting up and maintaining a SOX framework.
• Outstanding comprehension of risk management concepts and internal controls.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Outstanding stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills.

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