Operational Business Controller supporting maritime partnerships for CMA CGM, a global leader in shipping and logistics. Conducting financial oversight and maintaining relationship management in Marseille.
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Hybrid International Financial Controller
Posted 5 months ago
About the role
- International Finance Controller overseeing financial governance and compliance across multiple international legal entities. Leading financial processes and systems to support global growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for international entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Consolidate financial results across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with Group accounting policies and IFRS
- Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with Group policies, local GAAP, and statutory requirements
- Support preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements and audit deliverables
- Review and challenge entity-level management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure all international entities meet local statutory filing, and audit obligations
- Liaise with external auditors across relevant jurisdictions
- Implement and maintain strong internal control frameworks across all entities
- Identify and deliver process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy
- Support the implementation and optimisation of the Group’s ERP and reporting systems across international entities
- Drive consistency in accounting practices and reporting formats across the Group
- Partner with local finance teams in Malta, Germany, the UK, and India to ensure compliance and operational excellence
- Support the Group Financial Controller in strategic projects
- Provide guidance and mentorship to local finance teams
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Minimum 7+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally in an international, multi-entity environment
- Experience in audit, consolidation, and statutory reporting with strong understanding of IFRS reporting requirements and interpretation of new standards
- Proven track record of managing multi-jurisdictional finance operations
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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