Group Financial Analyst - Fluent French Speaker Required

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group Financial Reporting Analyst for their London finance team. This pivotal role requires a formal accountancy qualification and fluency in French, along with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and audit functions. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the position may require occasional travel to France. The role targets those with 0–2 years PQE, focusing on both strategic finance and day-to-day management tasks.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 0–2 years PQE in accounting or audit.
• Experience with M&A and corporate finance.
• Ability to work with international head offices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated group management accounts.
• Conduct budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Manage the audit process and assist with tax and treasury work.
• Support strategic finance tasks and ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Fluent French

Budgeting and forecasting

Cash flow forecasting

Audit and accounting experience

Education

Formal accountancy qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is a hugely successful and well regarded retail and ecommerce brand operating internationally. This is an SME business which is hugely acquisitive. They are seeking to recruit a Group Financial Reporting Analyst to join the London-based finance team. Reporting directly to senior management and liaising with senior leadership on a day-to-day basis, this is a pivotal position within the international group.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and quarterly consolidated group management accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting, analysis
• Cash flow forecast modelling — variances to budget and insights into the reasons behind them
• Manage the audit process and assist with elements of tax and treasury work
• Support with ongoing ad hoc analysis and strategic finance work
• M&A and corporate finance related projects as and when required

Qualifications

• Formal accountancy qualification or overseas equivalent
• Audit experience gained from a well recognised accountancy practice or equivalent industry experience
• Role suited to those at 0–2 years PQE (but not limited to)
• Fluent French speaker (essential for the role)
• Willingness to travel to France occasionally (once or twice every 2 months)
• Experience with audit and accounting functions; ability to liaise with international head offices

Working arrangements and travel

Working arrangements are fully flexible and could be managed remotely for the right person. The role may require occasional travel to France as noted above.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Group Accountant

Salary: benefits package

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

Employer and compliance notes

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.