Financial Controller

Are you an analytical and proactive finance professional looking to step into a broader leadership position? A fast-growing organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Lead to join its team in Paris and support the company’s continued expansion. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensure the accuracy of internal reporting, and provide commercial insight to senior leadership. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will help maintain strong financial governance while supporting revenue-focused teams across the business. Location: Paris – hybrid Key Responsibilities Deliver clear financial reporting that meets group expectations and equips senior leaders with the insights needed for strategic and operational decisions. Support revenue-generating teams with reliable financial information, billing support, and revenue recognition processes. Coordinate with international finance colleagues to ensure consistent global billing practices. Lead half-year and year-end audit preparation and act as the primary contact for internal and external auditors. Work with external accounting and tax advisers to ensure compliance with local regulations, including tax, statutory reporting, and transfer pricing. Prepare audit documentation for group-level review. Review monthly consolidated results, perform account reconciliations, and ensure reporting accuracy. Produce monthly management reporting packs, including KPIs, performance insights, exception reports, and profitability analysis. Manage cash flow planning and ensure that funding requirements and payment obligations are met. Submit weekly working capital updates and ensure timely communication with group finance. Improve processes for managing receivables, payables, and work-in-progress, resolving overdue debt issues as they arise. Track departmental spending, ensuring alignment with budgets and cost-control policies. Enhance and periodically update internal finance procedures to maintain strong financial governance. Conduct project profitability reviews and variance analysis. Prepare capital expenditure submissions in line with group requirements. Post complex revenue entries and maintain supporting documentation. Lead month-end close activities, including accruals, deferrals, and reconciliation tasks. Prepare budgeting materials and support the Head of Finance through the annual planning cycle. Produce monthly forecasts, explaining variances against plan. Oversee payroll processes, including salaries, expenses, pensions, and employee benefits. Work with HR to ensure accurate and compliant employee recordkeeping. Collaborate with commercial teams to update weekly revenue forecasts and analyse key revenue trends. Compile monthly board reports for senior management. Produce CRM-based revenue reporting for weekly management meetings. Maintain accurate forecasting data in group reporting tools. Manage reconciliations across bank accounts, intercompany balances, expenses, purchase orders, and WIP. Monitor outstanding debt, follow up proactively, and escalation concerns where necessary. Skills and Experience 5+ years’ experience in a Finance Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role—ideally within professional services, media, or related industries. Experience managing a small finance team. Strong Excel skills and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Highly analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional attention to detail. Fluency in French and English, with mid-level German speaking knowledge. If you are a motivated finance professional seeking the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to influence a thriving organisation and contribute to its ongoing success. To apply, please send your CV along with a brief statement detailing your relevant experience. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr