French-speaking Financial Accountant

My client, one of the most recognisable media brands in the country, are looking to hire a French-speaking Financial Accountant/Manager to join their stunning offices in Manchester.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with diverse teams and stakeholders, looking after the French-speaking entity based in Monaco, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS standards.

You will play a pivotal part in managing ERP systems, driving process improvements, and delivering technically sound outputs within a strong control framework.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your French language skills with a truly exciting finance role, in a globally renowned media business in the heart of Manchester.

What you'll do:

• Own the day-to-day operational accounting for the Monaco entity remotely, including journal entries, general ledger activity, month-end close tasks, and ensuring timely delivery of accurate financial outputs.
• Manage financial accounting within the local Monaco ERP system as well as uploading results into the Global ERP, supporting wider uploads, mapping exercises, and ongoing finance systems consolidation activities.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, resolve reconciling items efficiently, and ensure strict compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, and IFRS reporting requirements.
• Deliver weekly trading data to shareholders while collaborating closely with teams in Monaco, Group Finance, Commercial Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and improve reporting processes.
• Support both internal and external audits by monitoring accounting and regulatory changes relevant to international operations; contribute actively to ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives as required.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the finance team by developing a detailed understanding of business intricacies and challenges across different countries.
• Identify changes, improvements, and better ways of working within financial processes; develop actionable plans to implement these enhancements effectively.
• Embrace organisational values & behaviours by demonstrating passion for the business through your daily interactions with colleagues from various departments.
• Develop a deep understanding of balance sheet reconciliation processes including current gaps; proactively suggest improvement areas based on your analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of assigned tasks during each month-end close cycle by maintaining high standards of accuracy throughout all financial activities.

What you bring:

• Qualified accountant status (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) is essential.
• Fluency in French (written and spoken) is mandatory due to the focus on supporting Monaco operations; additional language skills are highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles combined with advanced financial analysis techniques enables you to interpret complex data accurately.
• Proficiency in financial software applications such as Workday alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills ensures efficient management of large datasets.
• Excellent analytical abilities paired with problem-solving skills allow you to provide meaningful insights to stakeholders based on thorough interpretation of financial information.
• Outstanding communication skills coupled with inter-personal abilities empower you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while translating financial concepts for non-financial colleagues.
• Detail-oriented approach demonstrates your commitment to accuracy; you are capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously whilst meeting tight deadlines in a busy environment.
• Experience working within international finance environments gives you an understanding of cross-border complexities related to compliance and reporting standards.
• Ability to adapt quickly when monitoring accounting or regulatory changes ensures continued compliance across all entities supported by your role.
• A proactive attitude towards identifying process improvements reflects your willingness to develop innovative solutions that benefit both local teams and wider group operations.

To apply for this truly unique opportunity, please get in touch!

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