French Financial Controller

French Financial Controller - FMCG Powerhouse

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:

  1. Strategic Impact - Direct reporting line to Group Finance with C-suite exposure
  2. Technical Challenge - Complex multi-entity operations across European markets
  3. Leadership Opportunity - Build and mentor high-performing finance teams
  4. Career Acceleration - Clear advancement pathways in rapidly expanding business
  5. Financial Rewards - Highly competitive salary plus performance-driven bonus structure
  6. Work-Life Balance - Flexible hybrid arrangements with modern London office
  7. 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.

London
£75000 - £85000 per annum
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