Group Financial Controller - Head Of Accounting H/F - Alstef Group

Alstef Group is a French industrial engineering company specializing in automated handling systems for airports, intralogistics, and parcel sorting. It is headquartered in BoignysurBionne (near Orléans), France, and operates globally across 90+ countries.

Alstef Group designs, integrates, and maintains turnkey automated systems, including:

- Airport baggage handling and sorting systems
- Parcel logistics solutions and highspeed sortation
- Intralogistics automation (warehouses, distribution centers, robotics)
- Proprietary software and intelligent control systems for automated flows
- Comprehensive lifecycle services, including maintenance, upgrades, spareparts, and longterm system optimization

Alstef is a fast-growing organization, reaching €250m revenues and 1,000 employees in 2024.THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of our transformation and growth strategy, we are creating the role of Group Financial Controller Head of Accounting.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a key strategic partner, structuring and strengthening the Group's finance function to support:

- International growth
- Operational excellence
- Debt and covenant management
- Future M&A transactions and post-merger integration

This is a high-visibility position with exposure to banks, auditors, executive leadership and shareholders.

YOUR MISSION

Group Financial Leadership & Reporting

You will ensure the reliability, transparency and performance of the Group's financial reporting framework.

- Lead Group Holding and EMEA accounting teams
- Oversee international accounting teams (APAC & Americas)
- Supervise monthly Group reporting (P&L, Cash Flow, Net Debt)
- Oversee consolidated financial statements (annual & semi-annual - French GAAP)
- Ensure production of local statutory accounts
- Guarantee full compliance with shareholder agreements and banking covenants
- Coordinate relationships with auditors and banking partners

You will harmonize and standardize reporting practices across geographies while designing a scalable structure capable of supporting the Group's next phase of growth.

Financial Control, Treasury & Risk Management

You will strengthen financial processes and secure the Group's financial structure.

- Supervise Treasury and cash management (cash pooling, TMS, Factoring, short-term financing)
- Optimize working capital and liquidity
- Manage intercompany flows, transfer pricing and FX exposure
- Implement hedging strategies and risk mitigation tools
- Ensure tax compliance and optimization at Group level
- Develop and harmonize accounting policies, internal controls and procedures

Your mission: build a scalable, robust and efficient finance backbone.

M&A and Post-Merger Integration

In a context of anticipated external growth, you will:

- Support financial due diligence processes
- Structure integration of acquired entities
- Harmonize accounting and reporting standards
- Secure financial data reliability during integration phases

You will play a central role in future acquisitions.

Leadership & Transformation

- Lead and develop international finance teams
- Foster a performance-driven, accountable culture
- Act as trusted advisor to the CFO and Executive Committee
- Drive continuous improvement of systems, tools and processes

This role combines operational depth with strategic impact.

You are a senior finance leader with strong technical expertise and experience in complex, international environments.

- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
- 8+ years in senior accounting / Group controlling roles
- Strong experience in long-term project accounting (construction/services), including revenue recognition
- Deep knowledge of French GAAP and IFRS
- Proven exposure to Private Equity-backed environments
- Experience with M&A and post-merger integration
- Strong treasury and cash management expertise
- Experience managing teams
- Fluent in English and French

You combine:

- Strategic mindset with operational rigor
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High integrity and resilience
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

WHY JOIN ALSTEF GROUP?

- Creation of a high-impact leadership role
- International scope
- Dynamic industrial technology environment
- Competitive compensation package

PRACTICAL INFORMATION :

- Location : Mordelles (near Rennes) or Boigny-sur-Bionne (near Orléans)
- Remote working is possible up to 2 days /week.