Finance Manager french speaker M/F

Position description

Category

Corporate Finance - Finance Manager

Job title

Finance Manager french speaker M/F

Contract type

CDI

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

ALTEN is a multinational group created more than 30 years ago, specialized in consulting services, information technology and engineering services to the main companies in the market.

We achieved a turnover of more than 4.14 billion euros in 2024 and now have 57 700 employees, 88% of whom are consulting engineers.

ABOUT PORTO & POSITION:

To support our European intensive growth, the Group has decided to build a Center based in Porto with the aim to provide administrative and financial support to the European subsidiaries. In this context, we are seeking for a Financial Manager french speaker. The role belongs to the accounting and consolidation department and will report to the Accounting and Consolidation Group Director dotted line and to the Service Center General Manager solid line.

As Finance Manager within our Shared Service Center (SSC), you will play a key leadership role in ensuring high-quality and efficient financial operations across several European entities. You will be responsible for the Accounts Payable (AP) activities of all French subsidiaries, whether these activities are located in the SSC or at the Headquarters in France.

Beyond AP, you will oversee and monitor additional financial activities hosted in the SSC, including General Ledger (GL) accounting for UK and Spanish entities, GL support for French entities, Procurement, and potentially Group Management Controlling activities as the SSC scope evolves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accounts Payable Management (France):

• Be the hands-on manager of this team made of 7 people,
• Oversee end-to-end AP processes for all French subsidiaries, whether performed locally or within the SSC,
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations,
• Supervise AP teams, defining priorities, workload distribution, and KPIs,
• Implement continuous improvements and automation initiatives to optimize AP efficiency and compliance,
• Coordinate closely with French HQ finance teams, procurement, and business stakeholders.

2. Oversight of Other SSC Finance Activities:

Supervise and monitor the quality and performance of:

• GL accounting for UK and Spanish entities,
• GL support provided to French entities,
• Procurement operations,
• Group Management Controlling (as the SSC scope expands),
• Ensure all activities comply with Group policies, local GAAPs, and internal controls,
• Establish reporting routines, dashboards, and performance indicators across these functions.

This description considers the main responsibilities, it is not exhaustive.

Minimum/Essential Skills/Qualifications

PROFILE:

• A Master's degree in Finance, economics or related field, you have 10 years' experience, including at least 5 years in managing a team,
• Fluent in French and good level of English,
• You are rigorous and dynamic, with strong analytical skills. A good communicator (both written and oral) and caring, you can naturally convey your ideas to your team and internal contacts,
• You are proficient in Excel and SAP.

PERKS:

• Meal allowance,
• Health insurance,
• Transportation allowance,
• Extra holiday days,
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

At Alten group, a strong culture of respect, ethics and compliance exists since the company was founded. Here you will find principles of diversity and professional equality at the heart of the Group's HR policy. Alten group is also recognized, certified and labelled for its responsible practices to control environmental impact, as well as the safety and well-being of our employees.

Are you the one we are looking for?

If yes, apply now or send me your best CV, and I'll be glad to meet you!

Position location

Job location

Europe, Portugal, Porto

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required

Senior (5+ years)