We are seeking a Head of Controlling & Accounting, reporting to ArcelorMittal Flats Europe CFO, to oversee financial management and performance optimization of ArcelorMittal Fos-sur-mer.
Responsibilities includes:
Financial Management and Strategic Support:
Supervise the consolidation of cluster performance management reviews, including industrial accounting, HR, financial analysis and operational controlling departments.
Conduct Capex profitability studies
Provide support to the CFO Flats Europe and management during finance management cycles (Monthly closing, Quarterly forecast, Yearly Budget) and strategic files.
Prepare Site Improvement Plans (SIP)
Oversee the SG&A program to optimize costs and resources.
Evaluate finance processes, including operational working and SAP processes, and identify areas for improvement and automation.
Support various projects, including IT, subsidies files, antidumping files, carve-out, and merger of companies, from a financial perspective.
Monthly Closing and Financial Analysis:
Control the monthly closing process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statements (P&L, BS, Cash flow statement) & bookings.
Manage Raw Material Management (RMM) commitments, stock, and valuation.
Validate stock valuation of metal, consumables & spare parts.
Prepare monthly site performance & financial reports, managerial EBITDA, and EBITDA bridges.
Provide relevant financial information / analysis of the cluster to CFO Europe & Cluster CEO
Team Management and Performance:
Lead and manage the financial team, ensuring high performance and adherence to goals.
Drive team development through the GEDP process
Monitor and support the transformation initiatives within the finance department.
Compliance and Audit:
Ensure the Cluster's compliance with financial group procedures and run Sox controls.
Supervise local cash office activities, including control of personal expenses, and compliance requirements.
Approve journal entries
Perform impairment tests as required.
Support external & internal auditors
Specific responsibilities linked with Business Center of Excellence:
Act as the first point of contact for the BCoE Cluster Lead representing the Business Owner of the process Record to Report of the cluster
Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and transformation efforts.
Approve journal entries, Purchase requisitions, prepayment as per the approval matrix.
Prepare and submit BPM Reporting.
Approve Statutory Financial Statements and send to stakeholders ( BoD, HR for quarterly profit sharing scheme…)
Cooperation with auditors on scoping, agreeing on wording of audit report;
Handle ad-hoc requests and coordinate the local team.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Extensive experience (10+ years) in as head of department in financial controlling, cost accounting, or related roles, preferably in a manufacturing or heavy industry setting.
Very solid understanding of financial analysis, reporting, and performance management.
Knowledge of IFRS and local accounting regulations.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Fluency in French and English (both written and spoken).