Our client is a growing £2BN multisite operation who is seeking to hire a Financial Controller to take ownership of their French operating companies c£160m. The role will oversee the full accounting and reporting for the French businesses managing a team of 15 direct/ indirect reports. The role will require a fluent French speaker who has experience of accounting for French entities.Responsibilities:Oversee the timely and accurate delivery of financial services such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, financial reporting, cash flow preparation for a number of French operating companies.Execute a strategy to drive operational excellence by supporting the company''s finance transformation initiatives.Preparation of monthly management accounts with accurate and comprehensive financial information.Ensuring group accounting policies are fully documented and that they are adopted (or adapted appropriately).Delivering internal and external reporting to management, lenders and ratings agencies.Responsibility for timely statutory audit.Management of a team ensuring accuracy of work and adherence to deadlines.Develop team effectiveness through continuous development and management.Support the transition of ERP systems, finance/accounting systems, processes and procedures and to a process led organization design.Experience of designing, implementing, and operating robust financial controls.Identify opportunities for process improvement, collaborating cross