Financial Controller

French Speaking Financial Controller
£400-£450 Day Rate

Nottinghamshire - Remote Working Available

SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller to join our client based in Nottinghamshire on a interim basis. This business have a number of sites across the UK offering a range of services. This role reports to the General Manager.

Key accountabilities:

- Act as a strategic partner to the General Manager by driving company performance through clear, measurable KPIs and performance agendas. Ensure these are embedded into daily workflows.
- Oversee the execution of SMART action plans, track performance, and ensure goals are met.
- Partner with key business stakeholders to challenge, support, and contribute to the achievement of company objectives.
- Provide actionable insights and strategic financial guidance to business leaders.
- Manage the financial reporting agenda, including overseeing the P&L review process, providing commentary on results, and managing the month-end closing (MEC).
- Prepare and present key financial reports, such as Management Business Review (MBR) slides, forecasts, and budgets.
- Ensure financial performance is aligned with company goals, delivering accurate and timely reports.
- Lead mid-scale projects, ensuring project goals are achieved and delivered within scope and timelines.
- Participate in key strategic projects that impact business performance.
- Develop and execute a robust Internal Control Framework

The successful candidate will have the following:

- Qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) nearly qualified will also be considered.
- 3-7 years of relevant experience in finance, business partnering, or controlling.
- Strong background in business navigation, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Prior experience with reporting and driving performance management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in French (written and spoken) is required
- Highly agile and adaptable, capable of handling uncertainty in a fast-evolving environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of collaboration and the ability to challenge and support stakeholders effectively.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn and grow professionally.

Our client is keen to attract a commercially focused Finance professional with strong partnering skills. The role is ideally suited to a business partner seeking a step in to a financial controller position or a tenured controller used to working closely with business operations. Please only apply if you are immediately available or available on a short notice period and are fluent in French.