Joining the McPhy team means taking part in an exciting human and professional adventure in a rapidly growing group. In today’s world full of technological, environmental and social transformations, our ambition is to play a part in rolling out zero-carbon hydrogen as a solution to climate change, and to help build a social model which is more sustainable, resilient and which has a positive impact on mankind?

Do you share our vision of the future? Do you want to reveal your talents in an international, innovative and dynamic environment? Join us

Mission

To be responsible for application of the processes set up and to ensure the proper execution of projects.

Main activities

• Manage the project to improve the reliability, harmonization, and simplification of reporting at the group level through the implementation of Business Intelligence
• Control financial performance from the preparation of the offer to the final execution of the contract
• Ensure the proper execution of the group budget, provide alerts, and propose corrective actions in case of drift
• Communicate useful management information to operational managers and the Finance Department
• Be responsible for the management control of the support functions (budget, actual, forecast, variance analysis)

Key expected know-how

- Supervise, control and justify analytical reporting

• Large scale of technical competences (Automatism, Electricity, Mechanical and Process)
• Supervise, control, and justify analytical reporting
• Guarantee compliance with current standards, the principle of consistency of methods and ensure that the accounts give a true and fair view of the business and financial situation
• Supervise the recording of flows relating to the purchasing, sales, production, and cash cycles (customer and supplier orders, invoice entry, time entry, stock movements, cash flow, etc.)
• Supervise inventory operations - analysis & control of discrepancies
• Set up and follow up of research tax credit and subsidy files
• Ensure that financial information from the subsidiaries is reported at the right level of quality and on time
• Guarantee the reliability of the company's analytical management (half-yearly and annual consolidated accounts according to IFRS standards)

- Financial controlling

• Be responsible for the annual budget process and periodic reforecasts
• Prepare and analyze the reporting for each subsidiary & consolidate the group
• Manage cash and cash flow forecasts for projects
• Be responsible for the Group's working capital requirements
• Calculate the profitability of projects and follow up the financing cycle
• Ensure budget monitoring: analysis of budget vs. reforecast variances
• Ensure annual reporting to public and private organizations
• Determine cost calculation methodologies, inventory, and work-in-progress valuation
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of reporting tools

- Internal control and information systems

• Implement an internal control system that is integrated into the operational and functional processes in order to control risks
• Define management rules and processes to control risks
• Communicate the detailed financial calendar to the various stakeholders in the process, and ensure that deadlines are met
• Write procedure manuals to ensure the reliability of the group's management information
• Assume the role of Process Controller
• Deploy and improve the ERP - Write operating procedures to ensure the proper functioning of the information system
• Ensure user support (assistance and training)

Key expected soft skills

• Rigor and organization
• Respect for deadlines and reliability
• Strength of proposal
• Sense of responsibility
• Ability to adapt
• Ability to listen, develop collaborative work with other departments
• Communication skills, both oral and written
• Leadership

Required knowledge

• University degree, DSCG or business school diploma with specialization in accounting and/or financial controlling
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in industry required
• Knowledge of information systems and ease with ERP and databases
• Excellent knowledge of the Office package, particularly Excel
• Experience in managing a multicultural team
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of German and/or Italian is a plus.

Positioning and interfaces

• Related: Admin & Finance Group Manager
• Internal interfaces: Group financial controllers, ExCom, accountants, managers, and employees
• External interfaces: Suppliers, contractors, customers, competitors, institutions, regulatory bodies

Other

• Full time permanent position based in Grenoble;
• Frequent travel in France and Europe;
• Salary package consisting of a gross salary and a bonus.

McPhy attaches great importance to the principle of non-discrimination in all its processes including recruitment processes. We believe diversity is a key strength for our company & and we are committed to respect the privacy of candidates.

To learn more about Hydrogen & McPhy visit our web site mcphy.com