Finance Director (France and Benelux Cluster)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position is responsible for leading the Finance & Control activities for France, Belgium and the Netherlands, ensuring accurate financial management, reporting, accounting compliance, treasury activities, and risk management across the assigned countries.

Based in Compiègne (60), France, the role provides financial leadership and support to business stakeholders, ensuring that financial processes, reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations are met in accordance with company standards and local legislation.

The position manages and coordinates finance activities, working closely with local and regional teams, internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial partners. It provides financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and optimize operational performance.

The role is responsible for maintaining strong financial governance, improving processes, ensuring internal controls, and supporting sustainable business growth across the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coordinate, and develop finance activities across the region, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant accounting and reporting processes.
• Ensure that accounting operations are performed accurately, ethically, and in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies, and international accounting standards.
• Oversee and review financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis for France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
• Monitor and support treasury activities, financing processes, liquidity management, and risk assessment for the region.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory, tax, regulatory, and internal reports according to local requirements and corporate deadlines.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to senior management and business leaders regarding business decisions, investments, operational activities, and risk management.
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting systems, internal controls, and reporting processes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to optimize finance processes, improve business performance, and mitigate financial risks.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including auditors, tax advisors, banks, authorities, and other financial service providers.
• Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure alignment with company standards and objectives.

KEY DELIVERABLES / KPIs (IF APPLICABLE)

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes across the region.
• Maintain compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory reporting deadlines.
• Ensure effective financial governance and internal control environment.
• Optimize financial processes to improve efficiency and support business objectives.
• Maintain finance function budgets and ensure cost control.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, maintaining Value/CF at Risk within acceptable levels.
• Achieve positive audit outcomes by ensuring appropriate documentation, controls, and process improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external financial partners.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a similar leadership role, preferably within an international environment.
• Experience managing finance activities across multiple countries or regions is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, tax requirements, and internal controls.
• Fluent in French and English; knowledge of Dutch is considered an advantage.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and influence teams and business stakeholders.

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This position is open to applicants of all genders and is offered in accordance with the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

The gross base salary range for this role is between EUR 80.000 and EUR 95.000. The final offer will be determined based on objective criteria, including relevant qualifications, professional experience, role-related skills, competencies, internal equity and the approved salary structure.

Variable pay, bonus eligibility, allowances, benefits or collectively agreed pay conditions will be communicated separately.

Where a collective bargaining agreement, tariff wage structure or local employment legislation applies, the applicable terms will be followed.