French speaking Finance Director

FMCG JOBS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Beauty & Cosmetics company in London seeks a strategic Finance Director fluent in French. The role involves driving financial strategy, managing the finance team and operations, building financial models, and presenting results to the Board. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong analytical skills and a driven attitude towards financial excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Desire to drive improvements in financial processes.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive company results both operationally and financially.
• Build financial models and prepare financial statements.
• Manage cash management, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Define investment strategies considering liquidity risks.
• Present financial results to the Board.
• Provide leadership for the finance team.

Skills

Fluent in French

Analytical skills

Leadership

Financial modelling

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Overview

GVA Search is proud to be partnering with a fast-growing Beauty & Cosmetics company located in central London. Due to rapid growth, they are seeking to recruit a strategic and commercially astute Finance Director who is fluent in French to oversee their financial operations and guide their financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive company results from both an operational and financial perspective, working closely with the Founder and other key executive team members.
• Build financial models, analyse and prepare financial statements, and reconcile income and expenses for the Group.
• Manage all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, helping to drive the company's financial strategy.
• Define investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks.
• Present financial results to the Board and discuss strategic plans.
• Provide leadership and direction for the finance team (4 people).

The successful candidate will have the ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and have the desire to drive improvements in the end-to-end financial accounting and reporting process. You will need to be highly numerate with an eye for detail with a professional and collaborative approach to achieve set deadlines, with a 'roll up sleeves' to get the job done attitude.

The ideal candidate would be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with a strong ability to manage and motivate a high-performing finance function. You should have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, along with a thorough understanding of corporate finance and accounting principles. Fluency in French is essential for this position.