French speaking Finance Director

FMCG JOBS; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Beauty & Cosmetics company in London is seeking a strategic Finance Director fluent in French. The role involves driving financial results, managing financial operations, and leading a finance team. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong analytical and leadership skills. The position is based in a dynamic environment, requiring a detail-oriented professional committed to improving financial processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to manage and motivate a finance team.
• Thorough understanding of corporate finance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive company results operationally and financially.
• Build financial models and prepare financial statements.
• Manage cash management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Define investment strategies considering liquidity risks.
• Present financial results to the Board and discuss strategies.
• Lead the finance team effectively.

Skills

Fluency in French

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

High numeracy

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Overview

GVA Search is 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

Key Responsibilities include:

• 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.