Azelis Group is one of the world's leading innovators in the distribution of specialty chemicals. Founded in 2001, Azelis Group has expanded both organically and through acquisitions. Today, we are present on every continent, in 65 countries, with over 116 offices, more than 70 laboratories and over 4,300 employees. Our activities, both in France and abroad, are organized around different Business Units: Life Science: • Flavors & Fragrances • Personal Care • Food & Nutrition • Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare • Homecare & Industrial Cleaning • Animal Nutrition • Agricultural & Environmental Solutions • Nutraceuticals Industrial Chemicals: • CASE • Advanced Materials and Additives • Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids • Essential chemicals • Performance chemicals • Fine chemicals • Electronics Every day, we offer fully integrated, innovative solutions with a strong value proposition: “Innovation through formulation”. Our aim and promise is to use our expertise and market knowledge to innovate through our various technical laboratories, combining ingredients and ideas to create opportunities. Sustainable development is also at the heart of what we do. Thanks to our expertise and innovations, we are helping to build a resilient and responsible company. We respond to the needs of our various stakeholders while being vigilant about our impact on the environment and systematically seeking to reduce it. Opportunity: Azelis France is looking for a Chief Finance Officer, based in La Défense, Courbevoie, France. Mission : The CFO France is responsible for all Financial Services – Controlling, Accounting, Tax and Reporting - as well as the implementation of high standards of financial and internal control in alignment with Azelis policies. Responsibilities also include local IT, legal and insurances. The CFO France has a dual reporting line to the France Managing Director (MD) and the Regional CFO based in the headquarters in Antwerp (Belgium) and works closely together with the Corporate Business Controllers, Shared Service Center and Corporate Legal and IT teams. This is a management and a leadership role, as a key member of the local executive committee, business partner and daily partner of the France Managing Director. The CFO France manage, coach & develop Talents within the finance Team. Main Accountabilities : Accounting Drive the implementation and maintenance of accounting processes and financial control of the local entity: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collection, Fixed Assets, Payroll, VAT and Tax reporting, expense control; Adhere, communicate and implement the group’s accounting policy, responsible for reporting any deviation; Drive Process Optimization using functions/options of the ERP System (D365) and support local process owners; Coordinate Month’s End Closing Process and adhere to group time tables; Coordinate and support local finance staff in the preparation of Year End Closing Process and Statutory Audit process; adhere to group time tables; Manage local tax risks, support group tax and intercompany pricing policy, maintain transfer pricing policy framework; Coverage of local GAAP and legal requirements for the local entities. Controlling Manage all financial control matters for the country, act as “financial conscience” of the area. Strong link with sales and operations management is required; Support the Country Managing Directors and local Business Managers with Strategic Business Planning, Financial advice and ad hoc requests; Establish appropriate understanding and awareness of financial performance indicators at all levels of the organization; Analyse business performance versus planned and previous performance, search for continuous improvements as regards margin and pricing management; Prepare the Annual Budget, Forecasting and Business Planning processes for the area of competence and actively participate to the country target-setting process; Support set-up of management information framework by promoting the use of Microsoft BI and OneStream tools; Look for synergies by Integrating Finance, IT and operational efforts in the Regional Shared Service Center; Ensure transparency and constant questioning of the status quo, hands-on approach in setting up and analyzing customer and product base in cooperation with the local teams; Participate to different Business Projects in the area of commercial excellence, functional finance development and operations improvement; Treasury Adhere to the Azelis Group’s treasury guideline and implement cash flow initiatives at country level; Ensure accuracy of Treasury System Monitoring and Forecasting of Cash Position; Drive GWC improvement of the area of competence and run dedicated action programs to optimize the working capital levels in the countries; Coordinate Foreign exchange process in alignment with group Treasury; Ensure compliance with Credit Policies and coordination of Credit insurance process; Monitor and manage credit risks, set credit limits in accordance with the Internal Rules of Procedure (IRoP). Legal & Compliance Adhere to group policies and procedures (including the IRoP) as well local laws and regulations; Cooperate with Group Legal on all legal matters (including litigation and corporate housekeeping); Administration of local insurance policies and act as partner of Group Legal in relation to Azelis group insurance policies; Perform operations review in the country to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and improve operational efficiency (i.e. internal control, efficiency of OWC), in consultation with Regional CFO. People Management Manage, Coach & Develop Talents within the finance Team Required qualifications & skills: Sense of ownership and drive: self-starter and problem solver who shows a bias for action, acts promptly to remove "roadblocks" and ensures accountability. Team player with excellent networking and collaboration skills, able to deal at all levels in the organization, both locally and internationally. Business-minded, able to manage risks, opportunity and ambiguity. Good communication and presentation skills. Fluent English (both verbal and written communication). *** Our strong values are part of Azelis DNA: • We are Innovative and Resourceful: we are innovators united by technical expertise and a focus on helping our customers and principals become market leaders and trendsetters. • We are Agile and Empowered: we swiftly respond to change and remain close to our customers and principals. We take ownership of our work and make impactful decisions to maximize new opportunities to add value. • We are Collaborative and Respectful: we are collaborative and foster trusting partnerships that enhance the customized nature of our solutions, respecting the diverse needs of our colleagues, customers, and principals. • We are Transparent and Result Oriented: we communicate honestly and address issues head-on. We get the job done, delivering results without delay or confusion, with a clear focus on our goals. We are committed to enabling everyone to feel included and valued in the workplace. All applications are carefully reviewed and taken into consideration. Find us on: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OW0T0Fi8ng and www Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 63 countries across the globe with over 3,800 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 59,000 customers, supported by +2,700 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2022). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE. Across our extensive network of more than 60 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive -business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest and transparent relationships with our people and partners. Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation. Azelis Americas is an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. You can view the EEOC Know Your Rights poster here. Azelis Americas’ U.S. entities participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Azelis is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Azelis Americas is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at human.resources@azelis.com.