JOB / MISSIONS
Under the hierarchical responsibility of the Plant Manager, your main missions will be:
 Leadership of the Finance Function: Lead and manage the finance team (for French sites, coordinate with the Accounting
Shared Service Center), and support the Plant Management Team in financial decision-making.
 Accounting & Financial Reporting: Oversee accounting, ensure accuracy of financial statements (local GAAP, Group
standard), and maintain internal controls for audit compliance.
 Tax Compliance &; Local Regulations: Ensure compliance with local tax laws, manage filings, and handle tax audits.
 Treasury & Cash Management: Manage local cash flow, banking relationships.
 Controlling & Profitability: Analyze financial performance, improve profitability, and optimize working capital, focusing on
inventory, customer overdues, and supplier terms.
 Budgeting, Forecasting, &; Business Planning: Lead the annual budget, 5-year business plan, and monthly forecasts.
 CAPEX Control: Oversee CAPEX management, ensuring alignment with plant budget and strategy.
 Internal Controls & Compliance: Implement and improve internal controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and
regulations.
 Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, focusing on
automation and efficiency gains, reducing cycle time for reporting, and enhancing data accuracy.
 Risk Management: Identify financial risks related to operational activities (e.g., exchange rates, interest rates, supply chain
disruptions) and take proactive steps to mitigate them.

PROFILE
 Strong leadership to manage and motivate the finance team, and make timely, effective decisions.
 Communicate complex financial information clearly and influence stakeholders.
 Proactively identify issues, implement solutions, and adapt to change.
 Provide actionable financial insights to improve performance.
 Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
 Lead the team through change, ensuring smooth transitions.
 Demonstrate integrity and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
 Ability to handle financial crises, such as sudden cost increases, supply chain interruptions, or unexpected financial audits,
while maintaining operational stability.

KNOWLEDGE / KNOW HOW
 Deep understanding of accounting principles (local GAAP, French standard).
 Proficiency in SAP FI-CO and Excel for financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
 Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements for accuracy and insights.
 Knowledge of local tax laws, compliance management, and interaction with auditors.
 Strong understanding of managing local banking, cash flow, and liquidity.
 Familiarity with Lean principles in cost management.
 Skilled in preparing budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
 Understanding of establishing and maintaining strong internal control frameworks.
 Collaborate with plant management, providing financial insights to enhance performance.
 Analyze performance, implement corrective actions, and improve profitability. Apply cost accounting techniques, including
standard costing, to evaluate product profitability and control production costs.
 Develop strategies to optimize working capital, focusing on inventory, overdues, and supplier terms.
 Oversee budget preparation, monitor performance, and update financial tools as needed.
 Ensure timely, accurate financial reports in line with local and group standards.
 Implement and improve internal controls for robust financial processes.
 Ensure tax obligations are met, including managing audits and inspections.
 Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.