Finance Manager

Application Deadline: 4 November 2024

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Paris

Compensation: €55,000 - €75,000 / year

Description

The role

We're looking for a Finance Manager to join our team in Paris, supporting retail operations across France, Belgium and Luxembourg. As manager of the local accounting team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the function and supporting 48 shops and Digital Fulfillment throughout the region.

Please ensure you apply for this role with an English resume

Key Responsibilities

• Take ultimate responsibility for the monthly management accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Prepare and review the monthly accounts commentary with support from the FP&A function
• Lead the annual audit in France, Belgium and Luxembourg 
• Manage the accounting team, upholding Lush's cultural values and promoting an environment of support, development, and leadership that aligns with our company ethos
• Identify opportunities for growth, improvement and efficiencies in the finance discipline. Propose and recruit for potential new internal roles or changes in strategy when working with external partners
• Manage the local cash-flow and report into the Group Treasurer as required
• Manage all tax filings with support from local external accountants where necessary
• Maintain balance sheet integrity by reviewing and approving reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Continually review systems, processes, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to suggest ways to minimize loss, enhance controls, and improve profitability
• Maintain, review and monitor internal controls
• Ensure timely payment to suppliers and employees expenses
• In conjunction with the FBP, take ownership of the budget and forecasting process, ensuring all elements of the P&L are appropriately forecasted 
• Provide relevant financial insight and support to the local leadership team and participate in key meetings
• Help to develop the leadership team's understanding of key financial data 
• Contribute to globally required reporting such as the MA reporting pack and business updates for your market 
• Proactively seek solutions to current or foreseeable issues 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
• 5-10 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in the Retail sector preferred but not essential
• Fluent in English
• Strong knowledge of French GAAP
• UK GAAP knowledge preferable
• Understanding of French tax legislation preferred
• Proficiency in financial software (Sage and Workday - Adaptive) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience leading teams
• Experience leading audit
• Excellent communicator to financial and non financial people
• Provide accurate analysis and translation of key financial data. 
• Evaluate commercial data effectively and communicate articulately to non-financial stakeholders.
• Influence decisions by using your financial “toolbox”. 
• Knowledge of BI systems is preferred but not essential 
• Proactive and able to self manage

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• 30% employee discount on Lush products and Lush Spa treatments
• We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well
• 2 days of teleworking per week
• Mutual insurance 100% covered
• RTT