Chief Financial Officer (H / F)

The CFO will be an Executive of Limagrain Group and will be engaged in developing and attaining the goals of Ambition 2030 at Group level.

He / She will interface with the counterparts of the LVS division BU's to contribute to the financial strategy of LVS.

As a member of HM.CLAUSE Global Strategic Team (GST), he/she will contribute in a collaborative and transversal way to the strategy of HM.CLAUSE.

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute and implement the strategic direction of the LVS division and HM.CLAUSE in their financial aspects and organization. As such, lead the consolidation of financial data needed to provide an overview budget, forecast and Mid-Term Plan (MTP) process.
• Act as a strategic and analytical thought partner and strategic advisor to the BU CEO / GST, the leadership team, and the board of directors on a wide range of financial, strategic issues by measuring the financial impact of each decision. Support on financial topics, provide scenario and simulations to support in decision making.
• Contribute financial expertise to the company's external growth operations and assess investments.

Measure of Financial Performance

• Communicate relevant financial indicators and dashboards to the BU and to LVS, with action plans and concrete initiatives to improve business performance.
• Develop and oversee strategic long-term planning, cost controls, KPIs, objectives, goals, and policies for the company.
• Maintain and enhance a reliable cash flow projection process with a focus on adequate working capital to both meet operating needs and cash management.

Management

• Lead Finance team located both in France, USA, and subsidiaries, and set up an organization that allows:

to provide accurate financial reporting according to the Limagrain guidelines (IFRS, GAAP)

• Ensure compliance with local rules and Group principles.
• Be a mentor to develop key financial counterparts within a matrix organization.
• Own recruitment, development, and overall management of Finance employees, leading an engaged and high-performing team.
• Motivate a strong financial team through trust and mentorship. Be a bridge-builder, collaborating and managing hands-on to enhance the capabilities and drive organizational excellence.
• Support the deployment of IT tools: ERP, respecting local rules, but also advanced tools such as BI, EPM, IA...

Business Partnering

• Counsel and influence senior management staff in a matrix organization on all areas related to financial and asset management.
• Interact and influence with other managers to provide consultative support to initiatives through financial and management information analysis, reports, and recommendations.

Stakeholders Relationship

• Participate, with the CEO, in the Board of Directors to provide analysis and assessment of the company's performance.
• Ensure the relationship with banks, within the framework of the Group agreements and delegation of authorities, and deal in the name and on behalf of the company.