Head of Finance And Administration - French speaking

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A European company is seeking a French-speaking Head of Finance and Administration to oversee its UK operations. This pivotal role involves hands-on financial management, strategic business involvement, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have strong financial qualifications and experience in international environments.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English.
• At least 5 years experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller.
• Previous experience in working for a subsidiary of an international company.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all accounting activities and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Preparing financial statements and managing accounting closing processes.
• Acting as a strategic business partner by delivering financial analysis.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Business acumen

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

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Client:

French Resources

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

European company is looking for a French-speaking Head of Finance and Administration to oversee its UK operations. This pivotal role combines hands-on financial management with strategic involvement in business operations. You will be responsible for all aspects of local finance, including accounting, tax compliance, reporting, and month-end/year-end closings, ensuring alignment with both UK regulations and Group policies. Beyond core finance duties, you will play an active role in commercial decision-making and contribute to business strategy through management accounts, sales performance analysis, and team leadership.

This position offers an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking to expand into a broader strategic role. You will report directly to the UK Managing Director and collaborate closely with the Head Office in France.

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ROLE of the Head of Finance and Administration:

• Overseeing and ensuring accurate management of all accounting activities (accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory), in full compliance with local accounting, administrative, and tax regulations, as well as Group accounting standards.
• Ensuring the timely issuance, recording, and monitoring of all fiscal documents (incoming and outgoing) related to core business operations, services, and purchases, guaranteeing data accuracy and adherence to local tax laws.
• Preparing periodic financial statements, including Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss reports, in line with statutory requirements and internal corporate procedures.
• Reviewing and implementing robust internal control procedures aligned with Group standards to support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Managing all accounting closing processes—monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Reconciling local financial statements with Group financial statements, adhering to Group reporting standards.
• Collaborating with Internal Control and Corporate Organisation teams to assess and improve internal processes and procedures.
• Ensuring all administrative matters related to staff purchases and internal sales comply with local legal requirements.
• Supporting updates to accounting processes, help define and implement KPIs, and align operations with local laws and corporate planning requirements.
• Acting as a strategic business partner by delivering financial and business analysis and reports.
• Leading the management accounts process, including coordination of business plans, budget creation, and forecasting for sales, marketing initiatives, events, retro investments, and overheads; monitoring these against forecasts (P&L/LER).
• Managing a small team, not necessarily finance
• Coordinating with the company’s payroll agent on HR matters and managing the HR filing system.

Full job description will be sent and discussed with successful applicants

PROFILE:

• Fluent French and English with strong communication skills
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• At least 5 years experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller
• Previous experience in working for a subsidiary of an international company
• Previous experience of both French & English accounting
• Excellent business acumen and very good analytical skills
• Proven ability to multitask
• Flexible and adaptable and excellent team player

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Between £70k and £85k/y negotiable according to skills and experience

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom