Finance Manager France - Paris, France - Bloch Consulting

Bloch Consulting

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Paris, France

il y a 3 semaines

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Sophie Dupont

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Description

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision.

Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.

Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends.

We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or football operations department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners.

Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality and operations.

Bloch consulting is collaborating with Legends International in order to find their next:

Finance Manager France (M/W):

Job located in Paris (75)

Your mission

The Finance Manager will assist the Finance Director, International in establishing Legends' business in France and play a key role in preparing the company for the delivery of new business operations.

The role requires someone with the ability to run the day-to-day finance function in France, working effectively with internal stakeholders to implement best in class policies & procedures, and to leverage the support of external stakeholders to ensure the company adheres to local regulatory requirements.

A significant focus will be to partner with the Global Merchandise division during operational planning and delivery; this will involve business partnering the General Manager and Senior Management team in France, helping to implement a new EPOS and other merchandise systems, managing budgets, and leading an accounting function.

This is a new opportunity to be an integral part of the team tasked with building a global business' presence in France.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Establish and implement policies & procedures to operate a bestinclass finance function
Responsible for all accounting & compliance processes, through a combination of outsource vs advisory vs recruit vs "handson" accountability
Ensure a timely and accurate month end closing process, with delivery of management reporting and commentary
Play a pivotal role in system implementation in France, including implementation of a new EPOS solution (partnering with IT dept.) and the associated fiscal requirements
Build solid working relationships with business and department leaders, supporting the planning and operational delivery
Support the Finance Director during budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis workstreams
Ensure the business follows all statutory reporting and tax compliance processes, leveraging local professional services
Setup and manage outsourced professional services in France
Manage local banking relationships and cashflow
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Your profile

Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance role
Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office software required
Experience in EPOS systems and the associated fiscal requirements in France
Bilingual speaker in French and English

Your skills

Rigor and reliability: excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential
Must be highly analytical, have the ability to think creatively, and to understand complex business dynamics
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline oriented environment
Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays
Humility and good listening skills