Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/ Finance Business Partner – France | Salary Flexible

I am looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a fast-growing international business currently generating €600M revenue, with ambitious plans to scale to €1B in the coming years.

Based in France with hybrid working (2–3 days per week in-office), this is an exceptional opportunity to lead a large finance function through a period of rapid growth and transformation.

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire a finance team of 30–40 professionals across France.
• Oversee all statutory reporting, compliance, and financial governance.
• Deliver financial planning, forecasting, and business partnering to drive performance.
• Translate numbers into meaningful insights, actions, and strategies that move the business forward.
• Partner closely with the leadership team, supporting decision-making and ensuring accountability.
• Build a high-performance culture within the finance function, coaching and developing teams at all levels.

About You

I am looking for someone with:

• Fluent French and English (essential).
• At least 10 years in senior finance leadership, ideally in consumer-facing sectors such as food, retail, or hospitality.
• A proven background in controlling, statutory reporting, and financial planning.
• Experience leading large finance teams (20+ people).
• A dynamic, hands-on leadership style – able to “coach up” as well as lead from the front.
• Track record of supporting businesses through rapid growth, transformation, or integration phases.
• ERP / SAP experience is an advantage.

What’s on Offer

• A flexible, competitive salary package tailored to experience.
• Hybrid working model (2–3 days per week).
• A major leadership role in a business scaling from €600M to €1B.
• Significant influence on strategy, culture, and performance.
• A dynamic, international environment where finance drives the business forward.

For more details or to apply, please contact Clay at COREcruitment: clay@corecruitment.com