Finance Manager - French Speaking

Finance Manager - French Speaking

Global Hospitality Group

£60,000 - £70,000 + up to 25% bonus & great benefits

London offices - hybrid 3 days office / 2 days wfh

*Must be Fluent in French (written and spoken) and Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - both essential*

Role Summary:

My client is seeking a finance manager to oversee the full range of financial operations for their French based entities. This position plays a critical role in financial reporting, forecasting, compliance, and strategic collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Manage and record all financial transactions for our French entities.
• Deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports, including variance analysis against budget and historical performance.
• Maintain adherence to both local French GAAP and international IFRS standards, along with internal financial protocols.
• Supervise daily financial operations related to payables, receivables, and payroll, ensuring optimal cash flow and working capital efficiency.

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the budgeting process for French operations, working closely with both local teams and central departments.
• Produce and update a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, providing detailed insight into expected liquidity, used by internal and external stakeholders.
• Support senior management with scenario-based financial forecasts and ad hoc financial modelling.

Audit & Compliance

• Compile annual statutory accounts for French entities in coordination with external advisors.
• Act as the main contact for annual audit processes, managing deliverables and facilitating communication with auditors both locally and at the group level.

Banking & Taxation

• Administer banking operations, including cash management and oversight of daily transactions.
• Coordinate with in-house and external tax professionals to ensure compliance with all relevant VAT, corporate tax, and statutory obligations.

Business Partnering

• Build strong working relationships with departments across the business, including operations, sales, and central support, to drive financial awareness and accountability.

About You

• Chartered accountant qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Fluent French (written and spoken) is essential as you will be required to communicate with external advisors and local teams.
• Knowledge of IFRS and tax compliance.
• Solid background in preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements.
• Prior experience in the hospitality sector is advantageous but not essential.