Business Unit Finance Manager - Hvacr, France

As a Business Unit Financial Manager, you will act as the financial partner to the Regional Finance Director and the Business Unit General Manager, with primary responsibility for overseeing the financial performance of our entities. The Business Unit Financial Manager will be in charge of the France HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration activities. If you are passionate about finance, strategic collaboration, and having a direct impact on business results, we would love to meet you!

How You Will Do It

• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses enabling management to achieve short- and long-term financial objectives.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of monthly/quarterly Outlooks, Weekly Pulses, and the creation of the Budget in compliance with Corporate and Business requirements.
• Provide clear visibility and in-depth analysis of financial performance to management and operational teams, reinforcing accountability across the organization to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Proactively support and advise on key business decisions and projects, ensuring full integration of financial considerations into strategic discussions and operational execution.
• Contribute to the rollout of strategic business transformations and simplification programs to optimize Finance processes and tools, thereby improving efficiency and performance.
• Ensure timely production of financial results analyses, identifying trends, variances, and operational drivers, and facilitating early detection of risks and opportunities.
• Review and validate deal economics (including contractual terms, technical requirements, production cycle times, margin analysis, and cash flow optimization) to enable informed management decision-making.
• Act as the primary point of contact for OTC (Orders-to-Cash) and commercial matters, partnering with functional experts (sales, project management, pricing, controllers, tax, legal, treasury) to structure compliant and profitable offers.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, communicating complex information clearly and effectively to stakeholders, and supporting cultural change through influence.
• Drive cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives, implementing policies, automation, simplification, and standardization that strengthen financial performance and operational excellence.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment, ensuring compliance with internal policies, SOX controls, and US GAAP standards.
• Foster effective communication between the Bratislava Business Center (BBC), the International Business Center (IBC), and the Business Units, leveraging ground-level knowledge of processes and challenges.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for unresolved issues between the Business team and functional managers, ensuring swift resolution.
• Act as an intermediary to ensure close cooperation and effective communication between the Business and internal service providers (CFS, BBC, treasury, etc.), driving activity allocation according to agreed taxonomies and SLAs.
• Take ownership of the General Ledger (GL), serving as the first point of contact for GL reporting, requests, and audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a finance professional with a degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent qualification, ideally complemented by certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA. You bring solid experience in complex financial or controlling roles, with demonstrated expertise in audit, internal control, financial compliance, and FP&A. Your background includes experience within a shared services center as well as team management, demonstrating strong collaboration and leadership skills. Experience in a matrix organization — particularly within manufacturing, engineering, or consumer goods — as well as exposure to large international groups, are considered true assets. You communicate effectively, have a strong sense of customer service and business acumen, and are able to influence and support change. Finally, you combine strong analytical skills with a genuine interest in developing your business and leadership capabilities. Fluency in English is essential, as the role involves regular interactions with different countries, stakeholders, and shared service centers.

Our salary and benefits

The initial basic salary for this position will be in the range of € 2,700 - € 4,215 per month, plus a 13th month salary applied after your first 6 months in the job. The final package will reflect your experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. We are committed to fair, equitable, and gender-neutral pay practices.

At Johnson Controls, your work comes with benefits that support both your career and your wellbeing:

• Meal vouchers fully covered by the company.
• Flexible benefits budget with access to 3,500+ options, including a MultiSport card, medical and wellness services.
• Extra savings through retail and lifestyle discounts (Benefit+).
• Allowance for the private kindergarten or nursery to support your family.
• Flexible working hours and home office days.
• Allowance for language courses, professional development support, and wellbeing support.
• On site benefits: massages, distribution of fruits, yoga, psychologist, health month, various events with supporting groups (volunteering activities, branding activities).
• Seniority benefits - extra monthly financial allowance, medical care and support, wellbeing day.
• Relocation support with housing allowance if moving to Slovakia.

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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