Financial Controller (Finance)

TL;DR

Financial Controller (Finance): Managing monthly closing, budgeting, and forecasting for production, sales, and transport scopes with an accent on operational controlling and financial analysis. Focus on cost optimization, variance analysis for Southern Europe, and supporting strategic decision-making for operational leaders.

Location: Hybrid (Paris, France)

Company

Pioneer of online flash sales and a key player in European e-commerce collaborating with over 7,000 brands.

What you will do

• Manage monthly closing, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the assigned business scope.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Monitor operating expenses and headcount costs across Sales Production activities.
• Perform detailed cost and variance analyses for the Transport perimeter in Southern Europe.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Partner with senior business leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Management Control, or Audit.
• Strong knowledge of financial closing, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Must be based in Paris for hybrid work.

Nice to have

• Professional proficiency in French and/or Spanish.
• Experience with SAP or SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience supporting operational business functions (Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, or Transport).
• Experience working in an international or multi-country environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent position within an international Finance organisation.
• High business exposure with direct interaction with senior stakeholders across Europe.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.
• International onboarding and occasional business travel across Europe.
• Career development opportunities within a growing Finance organisation.

Hiring process

• 30-minute HR Screen with a Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Interview with the Hiring Manager (Finance Manager).
• Business & Technical Interview with key Finance stakeholders.
• Final interview.