Finance Director - Exclusive

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is delighted to be working with a global technology business to recruit a seasoned senior finance leader to step into the role of  Finance Director, based in their Paris office.

In this key position, you will play a strategic role in shaping regional financial performance, leveraging your expertise in fast-paced environments to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and lead a high-performing finance team through coaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities of the Finance Director include:

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with regional business goals, while advising senior leadership on key financial decisions
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with international accounting standards and local regulations, including ownership of audits and statutory filings
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across the region, ensuring alignment with global targets
• Oversee cash flow planning, optimize working capital, and implement cost control initiatives to improve financial efficiency
• Manage, mentor, and grow a regional finance team, promoting continuous development, collaboration, and performance excellence
• Act as business partner to provide financial insights, assess risks and opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making

Candidate Profile:

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field; professional certification such as CA, CPA or equivalent is advantageous
• 15+ years of experience in senior finance roles, with a focus on strategic leadership and financial oversight
• Demonstrated success in managing finance teams in global or multi-entity structures
• Adept at working in fast-paced, evolving environments, with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency
• Combines strong analytical capabilities with a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset when addressing complex financial matters

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.