Financial Controller

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Controller to oversee the financial performance of our 90M revenue lighting business covering both commercial operations and factory activities. This role plays a key part in driving financial performance ensuring robust reporting and supporting strategic decision-making. The Financial Controller will also manage a Chief Accountant ensuring strong collaboration between accounting compliance and business controlling. Key Responsibilities Performance & Business Partnering Drive the optimization of financial performance with a strong focus on sales margins and SG&A monitoring. Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs providing insights to management and collecting feedback from business teams. Act as a trusted partner to management supporting decision-making through ad‑hoc analysis and business recommendations. Planning & Reporting Lead the forecasting and budgeting cycles ensuring alignment with group standards and local business needs. Provide timely accurate and insightful financial reporting to management and group finance. Ensure visibility on business trends and variances through regular analysis and commentary. Cash & Working Capital Management Monitor and improve working capital performance with a focus on DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and DIO (Days Inventory Outstanding). Identify and implement initiatives to optimize cash flow and strengthen the balance sheet. Team Leadership & Governance Manage and develop the Chief Accountant ensuring accuracy and reliability of statutory and management reporting. Ensure compliance with auditors internal controls group policies and local accounting standards. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency in financial processes. Qualifications Masters degree in Finance Accounting or related field (CPA ACCA or equivalent certification is a plus). Proven experience of 8 years as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Business Partner in a manufacturing / industrial environment. Strong understanding of management controlling (sales margin SG&A) and factory controlling. Solid expertise in forecasting budgeting and KPI management. Demonstrated ability to optimize working capital and cash management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive business mindset. Leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring finance professionals. Strong communication skills; able to interact effectively with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders and in a multi‑cultural environment. Proficiency in ERP systems (D365 is a plus) advanced Excel and Power BI experience. Fluent in French / English additional languages are a plus. Informations supplémentaires Télétravail possible Le respect est lune de nos valeurs. Linclusion fait partie de notre identité cest pourquoi nous encourageons les candidatures de toutes les origines communautés et industries et nous nous engageons à avoir une équipe composée de compétences dexpériences et daptitudes diverses. Notre engagement en faveur de linclusion va de pair avec notre engagement en faveur du développement durable et de lenvironnement. Remote Work No Employment Type Full‑time Key Skills Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management Experience years Vacancy 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr