Chief Financial

Organization FDJ United-Suez — Professional women’s cycling team (WorldTour)

Contract Permanent (CDI)

Location Jaunay-Marigny, France — on-site role, with occasional remote work possible

Reports to Chief Executive Officer / General Management

Experience 3 years minimum

CONTEXT

As part of the structuring of our organization and the development of our activities (international partnerships, capital transactions, multi-entity management), we are looking for a CFO able to support senior management across financial, legal, and HR matters, in a demanding, international, and highly visible environment. The successful candidate will act in support of senior management on the various financial and legal operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance & Reporting

• Building and maintaining financial and operational dashboards (cash flow, budgets, EBITDA, monthly reporting)
• Preparing financial forecasts, budget tracking, and variance analysis
• Acting as the direct point of contact with external accountants and statutory auditors (year-end closing, tax filings, audit)
• Overseeing corporate tax matters across the company and its subsidiaries/holding structures
• Overseeing corporate tax matters across the company and its subsidiaries/holding structures

Legal & Contracts

• Drafting, reviewing, and securing contracts (riders, sponsors, partners, suppliers)
• Liaising with foreign lawyers on international negotiations and cross-border matters (fluent professional English required; other languages a plus)
• Monitoring regulatory compliance (labor law, corporate law, sports governance rules)
• Managing sensitive matters: NDAs, disputes, litigation, capital transactions

Human Resources

• Administrative management of staff (contracts, amendments, terminations, disciplinary procedures)
• Liaising with payroll and social security service providers
• Contributing to recruitment and HR structuring for the organization
• Handling sensitive matters (procedures, confidentiality of compensation data)

Confidentiality

• Access to highly sensitive information (contracts, compensation, financial transactions): strict discretion and a strong sense of professional confidentiality required

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Master’s degree (business school, accounting/finance qualification, or equivalent)
• At least 3 years of proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME with international exposure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English (regular exchanges with foreign lawyers and partners); additional languages appreciated
• Advanced command of financial modeling tools and accounting/financial management
• Genuine interest in implementing and developing information systems
• Rigorous, autonomous, able to manage multiple workstreams in parallel (finance, legal, HR)
• Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion at all times
• A genuine interest in or passion for cycling is a real plus — understanding of the sport’s environment, racing calendar, and industry dynamics

WHAT WE OFFER

• A high-responsibility role at the heart of a growing professional sports organization
• Exposure to a wide range of matters: sport, finance, international law, private equity
• On-site position, with occasional remote work possible
• Compensation: negotiable based on profile and experience