Reporting directly to the CFO, the Lead Group Controller will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, financial operations, and compliance across our international entities. Ideal candidates will have a robust background from top-tier audit firms (e.g. Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) with strong experience in complex financial consolidation and IFRS standards. This person will implement best-in-class processes and controls, ensuring accurate financial data and facilitating strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
1. Financial Operations
Manage and scale A/R and A/P processes to ensure effective approval procedures and timely collection of revenue and payment to suppliers
Administer payroll for employees and freelancers across France, UK and Spain, as well as pensions, benefits and ESOP schemes
Implement and run cash management process, including weekly cash balance reporting, banking relationships, cash investment planning and FX
Ensure proper and detailed documentation of financial transactions for reporting, due diligence processes, annual audits and financing operations
Support new M&A by implementing or integrating new financial operation processes
2. Accounting and Reporting
Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Liaise with the Production team to ensure accurate production cost reporting and reconciliations
Oversee intercompany transactions, foreign currency adjustments, and multi-entity consolidations.
Adopt IFRS reporting in addition to French GAAP.
Liaise with external auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits and addressing any control deficiencies.
Establish and monitor KPIs for financial reporting accuracy, month-end close efficiency, and audit compliance. Examples include DSOs, days to complete month-end close, financial reporting accuracy, timely internal reporting and statutory filings.
3. Scalability & Process Improvement
Evaluate existing financial systems and processes, recommending and implementing improvements for efficiency and scalability.
Create frameworks for delegation of financial responsibility and approval authority
4. International Expansion
Oversee our current operations in France, UK and Spain with support from local accountants, and prepare the finance function for further growth internationally.
Ensure that the company's financial practices adhere to local legal and regulatory requirements
Along with CFO, collaborate with legal and tax advisors to optimize intercompany structures, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions.
5. Financial Planning & Analysis Collaboration
- Support FP&A function on the analysis of financial results and the preparation of financial forecasts
6. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a global finance operations team
