Finance Manager - French Speaking
Global Hospitality Group
£60,000 - £70,000 + up to 25% bonus & great benefits
central London offices - hybrid 3 days office / 2 days wfh
*Must be Fluent in French (written and spoken) and Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - both essential*
Role Summary:
My client is seeking a finance manager to oversee the full range of financial operations for their French based entities. This position plays a critical role in financial reporting, forecasting, compliance, and strategic collaboration across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight & Reporting
* Manage and record all financial transactions for our French entities.
* Deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports, including variance analysis against budget and historical performance.
* Maintain adherence to both local French GAAP and international IFRS standards, along with internal financial protocols.
* Supervise daily financial operations related to payables, receivables, and payroll, ensuring optimal cash flow and working capital efficiency.
Planning & Forecasting
* Lead the budgeting process for French operations, working closely with both local teams and central departments.
* Produce and update a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, providing detailed insight into expected liquidity, used by internal and external stakeholders.
* Support senior management with scenario-based financial forecasts and ad hoc financial modelling.
Audit & Compliance
* Compile annual statutory accounts for French entities in coordination with external advisors.
* Act as the main contact for annual audit processes, managing deliverables and facilitating communication with auditors both locally and at the group level.
Banking & Taxation
* Administer banking operations, including cash management and oversight of daily transactions.
* Coordinate with in-house and external tax professionals to ensure compliance with all relevant VAT, corporate tax, and statutory obligations.
Business Partnering
* Build strong working relationships with departments across the business, including operations, sales, and central support, to drive financial awareness and accountability.
About You
* Chartered accountant qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
* Fluent French (written and spoken) is essential as you will be required to communicate with external advisors and local teams.
* Knowledge of IFRS and tax compliance.
* Solid background in preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements.
* Prior experience in the hospitality sector is advantageous but not essential.