Senior Financial Controller

Job Description

As a Senior Financial Controller, you will partner directly with operational, supply chain, and site leadership teams to guide financial decision-making, monitor industrial performance, and maintain robust financial controls. You will lead cost management, standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis, and operational reporting to ensure financial transparency and operational efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Reporting & Variance Analysis: Monitor plant operating results, prepare regular performance reports, analyse industrial variance accounts, and deliver insightful commentary to site leaders and regional finance partners.

• Production Costing & Transfer Pricing: Lead annual standard costing exercises, maintain product cost templates, manage intercompany transfer pricing workflows, and partner closely with the Cost of Sales Integration and master data teams.

• Business Partnering & Performance Dashboards: Design, maintain, and enhance automated key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards; carry out targeted financial studies to uncover cost drivers and support operational continuous improvement.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate the site budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning cycles; present variances and performance drivers clearly to operational teams.

• Internal Controls & Audit Readiness: Uphold robust internal control standards, collaborate with external auditors and tax authorities, support continuous compliance improvements, and actively observe site health and safety standards.

Profile & Experience

• Education: Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or Management Control.

• Experience: 5 years' experience in operational or manufacturing financial controlling, within an industrial environment.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and industrial variance analysis.

• Demonstrated capability in financial modelling, data reconciliation, and dashboard development using modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and business intelligence tools.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of internal control frameworks and statutory accounting standards.

• Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical acumen with the ability to synthesise complex figures into clear, actionable business insights.

• Constructive and collaborative communication style with a talent for partnering effectively across operational disciplines.

• Commitment to safety, data integrity, and compliance in an industrial setting.

Language Skills: Full Professional fluency in French and English (written and spoken)

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Required Skills

Adaptability, Adaptability, Budget Analysis, Budget Development, Budget Estimating, Budgeting, Budget Management, Budget Monitoring, Business Activity Monitoring, Cash Management, Controls Management, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Cost Analysis, Dashboard Reporting, Data Visualization, Enterprise Reporting, Expense Tracking, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting Models, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Management Controls, Management Control Systems, Preparation of Financial Reports, Quantitative Abilities {+ 7 more}

Preferred Skills

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About the Organisation

We are a global animal health leader dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals worldwide. With an established heritage in veterinary biopharmaceuticals, technology, and diagnostics, we develop innovative solutions that support animals, veterinary professionals, and caregivers across more than 150 countries.

Our manufacturing and operational site in Albi is committed to high standards of quality, safety, and continuous improvement. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds are encouraged to thrive.

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

11/12/2026

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