French Financial Controller
French Financial Controller - FMCG Powerhouse
Shape Finance for Europe's Leading FMCG Brands

London (Hybrid) | £75-85k + Exceptional Bonus | French Speaking Essential
Shape Finance for Europe's Leading FMCG Brands
Transform financial operations for a market-dominating FMCG business with brands in millions of European homes. This is your opportunity to drive strategic finance excellence across multiple jurisdictions while leading high-impact ERP transformations.
What You'll Own:
- End-to-end financial reporting for diverse European legal entities
- SOX compliance leadership ensuring audit-ready precision
- Statutory reporting excellence across multiple jurisdictions
- ERP system implementation and process optimisation
- Team development of internal finance professionals and outsourced providers
- Month-end close cycles with measurable efficiency improvements
- Advanced IFRS application in complex multinational environment
Your Profile:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong technical foundation
- Fluent French speaker with hands-on European market experience
- Proven team leader managing both internal teams and third-party accounting providers
- Process improvement champion with track record of measurable operational enhancements
- Technical expert in IFRS standards and SOX compliance frameworks
- Systems proficient in advanced Excel, ERP platforms, and financial reporting tools
- Commercial mindset with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Why This Role Delivers:
- Strategic Impact - Direct reporting line to Group Finance with C-suite exposure
- Technical Challenge - Complex multi-entity operations across European markets
- Leadership Opportunity - Build and mentor high-performing finance teams
- Career Acceleration - Clear advancement pathways in rapidly expanding business
- Financial Rewards - Highly competitive salary plus performance-driven bonus structure
- Work-Life Balance - Flexible hybrid arrangements with modern London office
- Innovation Focus - Lead implementation of cutting-edge finance technology and processes
The Business Advantage: Join a powerhouse organisation with established market leadership, innovation-driven culture, and ambitious growth trajectory. You'll work with iconic brands that command consumer loyalty while driving financial excellence across diverse European operations.
