Contexte de l'offre

As part of its activities, the firm Esa Recruitment & Interim recruits on behalf of one of its clients a Chief Financial Officer.

Missions

Your main responsibilities will involve: 

 

Management and Budgetary Control: 

• Prepare the budget with various departments; 

• Prepare budgetary reports; 

• Monitor the budgets of different departments; 

• Anticipate variances and adjust budgets accordingly; 

• Supervise and produce weekly/monthly/quarterly financial reports. 

 

Finance: 

• In collaboration with the founders: formulate the financial strategy; 

• Ensure the relationship and negotiations with the financial and commercial partners of the company; 

• Support growth: seek funding, grants, liaise with banks and shareholders, financial communication; 

• Participate in an upcoming fundraising operation; 

• Monthly management and review of the P&L Cash-Flow: monitor cash flows and optimize cash, track the portfolio account, and provide daily cash reporting to the General Management and forecast; 

• Budget preparation.

 

Financial Leadership: 

• Contribute to the company's growth and development strategy, including fundraising, investments, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships; 

• Design and implement dashboards tailored to the needs and expectations of various users, whether internal (CEO and employees) or external (investors, partners, clients, etc.); 

• Analyze and interpret financial data using statistical tools, predictive models, and prospective scenarios; 

• Communicate and present results, variances, risks, and opportunities using clear, precise, and pedagogical language; 

• Propose and recommend corrective or strategic actions, considering the company's objectives, constraints, and resources; 

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of actions, ensuring monitoring, control, and evaluation of results; 

• Define and implement a financial strategy ensuring the profitability and sustainability of the company and making strong organizational choices. 

                   o Fundraising - 3-year BP modeling 

                   o Acquisitions 

                   o Legal structuring of the activity 

                   o Reporting and administrative management 

                   o Management and monitoring of monthly Cash reporting. 

 

Accounting and Taxation: 

• Monitor and review accounting and invoicing; 

• Monitor expenses and advise management on appropriate accounting practices; 

• Manage accounting closure cycles; 

• International deployment; 

• Cash-flow and working capital management, cost optimization, margin monitoring; 

• Monitor accounts of different subsidiaries.

 

 

Formation

Education: Hold a Master's degree (Bac+5) in finance or an MBA in finance or equivalent relevant field;

Expérience

Proven experience (3+ years) as a CFO or Administrative and Financial Manager.

Compétences techniques

• Knowledge of business models and strategies of technology companies; 

• Understanding of corporate financial law and risk management practices; 

• Familiarity with data analysis and forecasting methods; 

• Excellente communication and interpersonal skills; 

• Strong leadership and organizational skills; 

• High flexibility and adaptability to a rapidly changing environment; 

• Ability to question "the way things are done," lead, and implement change; 

• Determination to develop strategies and solve problems; 

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Compétences linguistiques

French: Excellent (written and oral); 

English: Excellent (written and oral).

Qualités

• Stay updated on technological advancements; 

• Highly organized; 

• Strong analytical skills; 

• Attention to detail; 

• Interpersonal ease; 

• Enjoy working in a team.

Pièces à fournir

1. Detailed CV; 

2. Cover letter addressed to ESA Recruitment & Interim specifying the position; 

3. Diplomas and certificates.