Finance Manager, Dcs France

Colt Data Centre Services (DCS) offers flexible and affordable colocation and IT infrastructure solutions. Our connectivity and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is future-proof.

**Job Title: Finance Manager, DCS France**

**Job Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide business partnering support to the DCS Construction and Operations teams in France, particularly on the ongoing Major Construction Projects including monthly reviews of build costs and investment return models in addition to management review packs and Steering Committee meetings.
- Prepare financial analysis on the monthly and year-end results and review financial packs prepared by the Financial Shared Service Centre
- Support the quarterly forecast and annual budget forecast and long term strategic plan refreshes for the France entities.
- Provide adhoc analytical support relating to France as directed by the Finance Leadership Team and key business contacts.
- Manage the preparation, audit and filing of financial statements and statistical reports in compliance with French GAAP and other relevant regulations.
- Review tax packs used for annual calculations for Direct Tax and monthly VAT returns.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to financial reporting, including French Commercial Code, French Accounting Standards (PCG), and other relevant regulations.
- Work collaboratively with other teams, including tax, legal, and business units, to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Stay up-to-date on changes to accounting standards and regulations in France and implement necessary changes to accounting practices.

**Qualifications**:

- Certified Public Accountant (Expert-Compatible) or equivalent professional certification required.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other field.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with track history of success in a business partnering or management accounting role
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software (preferably SAP).
- Post qualification experience including exposure to statutory accounting and financial reporting in France.
- Good working knowledge of French GAAP, French Commercial Code, and other relevant regulations.
- Experience of Construction or Data Centre industry preferred

**What we offer**:
Colt DCS is a growing business that is investing in its people. Our people are defined by their ability to make things happen and deliver on their promises. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt DCS recognises the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

- Pension and insurance options
- Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning
- Business mentoring
- Discounts with local hospitality and retail providers
- Flexible working and relaxed dress code
- Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities

**Who we are**

Colt DCS has a vision to ‘’to be the most customer centric data centre provider’’. We have over 20 years’ experience in designing, building and operating energy-efficient, reliable data centres - hosting significant financial, media, corporate and cloud wholesale providers across the world.

We operate 29 state-of-the-art data centres across Europe and Asia Pacific, offering 24/7 security and local language support. We are connected to a further 530+ third party data centres across our network and are able to offer private links into the major public cloud providers.

Privately owned, Colt DCS is one of the most financially sound companies in its industry and able to provide the best customer experience at a competitive price.