Senior Manager Finance France H/F - BIC

JoinBIC World, acommunity of brandsdedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed togrowing our iconic and innovative brandsby reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways.
Our culture encourages a"roll up your sleeves and get the job done"mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.Position OverviewAsSenior Finance Manager, you area key leader responsible for the full finance scope, combiningfinancial controlling, statutory compliance, and advanced commercial finance partnering.Reporting to the Finance Director Commercial Europe, you will act as astrategic business partner to the Commercial organization and Leadership Team, driving profitable growth through robust financial planning, Gross-to-Net (GTN) management, and performance insight.This role blendsstrategic influence and hands-on execution, with ownership of financial performance, compliance, and team leadership.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Finance Business PartneringAct as acore member of the Country Leadership Team, contributing to business strategy and decision-makingPartner closely withSales, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Marketing, HR and Commercial StrategyProvideactionable financial insightsto drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and ROI optimizationSupport and challenge commercial teams onpricing, promotions, trade investment, and customer strategyLead financial input intostrategic and transformation projects2. Commercial Finance & GTN ManagementOwn and overseeGross-to-Net (GTN) analysis, including trade spend, discounts, and promotional investmentsContribute to the development and review ofcustomer and channel P&LsEnsure accuracy, transparency, and compliance of GTN reportingDeliverpost-event analysison commercial initiatives and promotions3. Financial Planning, Forecasting & ControllingOwn thefull P&L for the French entity, including Revenue, COGS, Brand support and OPEXLeadbudget, rolling forecasts, and long-term planning processesDeliver timely and accuratemonthly closing and management reportingAnalyze performance vs. plan/prior year and drivecorrective actionsDevelop and maintainfinancial models, dashboards, and KPIsProvidein-depth variance analysis and performance commentaryDrive continuous improvement inforecast accuracy and reporting processes4. Statutory, Accounting & ComplianceEnsure compliance withaccounting standards (GAAP) and Group IFRS.Act asprimary contact for auditorsEnsure effectiveinternal control environment and risk management framework,including credit limit risks (Coface insurance)Monitor impacts onP&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash FlowOverseecash flow and working capital management,including DSO optimization & inventory turn overSupervise payroll-related financial aspects in coordination with HR5. Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely withFP&A, GBS, Supply Chain, and Group Finance teamsAlign financial plans withoperational and commercial strategiesContribute toregional and global finance initiativesSupport business case development forinvestments and strategic initiatives6. Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead and develop the Finance teamFoster aperformance-driven, collaborative cultureCoach team members and supportcapability buildingDriveprocess standardization and efficiency improvements7. Process Improvement & Data GovernanceImprovefinancial tools, reporting systems, and dashboardsEnhancedata quality, governance, and transparencySupportsystem implementation or upgrades (ERP, planning tools)Identify and implementefficiency and automation opportunitiesQualifications & ExperienceEducationMaster's degree inFinance, Accounting, or Business AdministrationMBA or equivalent is a plusIdeal Skills and competenciesAbility to translate financial data into strategic insightsBusiness partnering with senior stakeholdersUnderstanding of market trends and industry dynamicsScenario planning and long-term financial strategyTeam leadership and coachingPerformance management and feedbackBuilding high-performing and engaged teamsChange management and driving transformation initiativesStrong storytelling with financial dataExecutive-level presentation skillsAbility to simplify complex financial informationInfluencing decision-making without direct authorityStakeholder management across departmentsAnalytical and critical thinkingIdentifying risks and opportunities proactivelyEthical judgment and integrityResilience and ability to handle pressureStrong organizational and prioritization skillsHigh attention to detail with big-picture thinkingProactiveness and ownershipBIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.