Chief Financial Officer NORDICS

General Information

The Bolloré Group is one of the 500 largest companies in the world, it now holds strong positions in all its activities around three business lines, Transportation and Logistics, Communication, Electricity Storage and solutions.

Bolloré Transport & Logistics is the result of the union between the Bolloré Group's four traditional businesses. Bolloré Ports, Bolloré Railways, Bolloré Energy and Bolloré Logistics are four areas of business and expertise that now work collectively to satisfy the needs of global clients. Bolloré Transport & Logistics makes all of its areas of expertise available to its clients, including construction and operation of port terminals and railway lines, freight forwarding and logistics

Being part of Bolloré Transport & Logistics means engaging with an international and visionary Group. A Group that constantly embarks on new undertakings. A Group that invests and innovates.  

Job description

Mission description

Responsible for the financial integrity of the company and social assets preservation for the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden). To provide the local management with reliable decision-making financial information and to ensure the implementation of the financial policy and procedures defined by the Regional CFO, the MD Northern Europe, and/or the Group.
Areas of Responsibility (for all 4 Bolloré entities)
Management Control & Accounting
- Ensure the accounts accuracy and their compliance to local tax, accounting, and Group regulations.
- Have thorough knowledge of local transport and accounting systems.
- Control the process of the periodical financial statements for the monthly flash reporting and consolidated statements
- Check the strict application of internal financial control
- Check alignement with Sapin II requirements
- Lead and continuously improve the local Finance teams and procedures.
Audit
- Manage relationship with internal and external auditors.
- Prepare all necessary material for the audit diligence.
- Ensure financial information issued to external auditors are accurate and in line with Group reporting results.
Budget : prepare the annual budget package
Credit Management
- Manage the credit risk by approving customer credit terms and limits.
- Following up on existing client balances
- Ensure granted terms are in line with our Euler Hermes insurance program
Capital budgeting & investment monitoring
- Prepare business cases and profitability analysis for new investments.
- Issue investment requests, to have the required approval before purchasing.
Working capital management
- Monitor needs, prepare reporting and make recommendations to implement adequate financial resources.
- Monitor and review accounts receivables and make sure cash collection is in line with the local DSO target.
Netting : monitor and control the process
Treasury & cash management
- Monitor daily cash position in order to maximize financial result
- Monitor foreign exchange exposure and hedge currencies.
Financial control & reporting
- Provide all reporting and analysis requested
- Manage local disbursements, with visibility on reserves.
Insurance : Follow-up claims and monitor insurance coverage and costs.
Legal : ensure all legal obligations are fulfilled
Tax : monitor tax calculations, relationship with tax-advisor and tax administration in case of tax control.

 

Profile

- People management and leadership (training and development, coaching, performance management).
- Organizational skills (prioritize, plan, assign and control).
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Good analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant finance and accounting qualification.
- Experience as a CFO or senior financial position.
- Proficient in IT skills i.e., MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
- English fluent
- French and Scandinavian an advantage.