French speaking Finance Lead

French Selection UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a French speaking Finance Lead to manage accounting functions for their UK remote team. The successful candidate will oversee monthly financial reporting and forecasting, lead a finance team, and ensure compliance with international accounting standards. Candidates need to be fluent in both English and French, have robust knowledge of IFRS, and experience in multi-currency organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-national, multi-currency organizations.
• High-achieving individual with a strong financial planning and analysis skillset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the France finance team in monthly accounting close and reporting.
• Oversee monthly forecasting for sales and income statements.
• Manage all statutory accounting processes including journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial planning and analysis

Education

Strong knowledge of IFRS

Solid accounting background

Job description

Major producer of materials to global manufacturers

Responsibilities

French speaking Finance Lead
Location: Remote UK
Salary: £120,000 per annum
Ref: 732FR

Main duties:
This position will be responsible for managing the accounting functions including a small finance team
Report to the US-based Director of Operational Finance.

The role:
– Lead the France finance team in monthly accounting close, reporting, and forecasting
– Oversee monthly forecasting for sales, income statement, and cash flow
– Manage all statutory accounting processes (journal entries, reconciliations, month/year-end close, trial balance, tax returns)
– Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closings and analysis (trial balance review, flux analysis, payroll coordination)
– Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley financial certifications
– Review journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close process
– Guide external and internal audit requirements

Candidate's Profile

– Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
– Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory accounts
– Experience in multi-national, multi-currency organizations
– Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
– High-achieving individual with a strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
skillset and a solid accounting background
– Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory accounts
– Experience in multi-national, multi-currency organizations
– Strong analytical and interpersonal skills