Technical Product Manager, AI Product

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 will contribute in a collaborative and transversal way to the strategy of HM.CLAUSE.

Strategic Leadership

1. 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.
2. Act as a strategic and analytical thought partner and advisor to the BU CEO / GST, the leadership team, and the board of directors on a wide range of financial and strategic issues by measuring the financial impact of each decision. Support on financial topics, providing scenarios and simulations to assist in decision making.
3. Contribute financial expertise to the company's external growth operations and assess investments.

Measure of Financial Performance

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

Management

1. Lead the Finance team located in France, USA, and subsidiaries, and set up an organization that allows for:
2. Providing accurate financial reporting according to the Limagrain guidelines (IFRS, GAAP).
3. Ensuring compliance with local rules and Group principles.
4. Being a mentor to develop key financial counterparts within a matrix organization.
5. Owning recruitment, development, and overall management of Finance employees, leading an engaged and high-performing team.
6. Motivating a strong financial team through trust and mentorship. Be a bridge-builder, collaborating and managing hands-on to enhance capabilities and drive organizational excellence.
7. Supporting the deployment of IT tools: ERP, respecting local rules, but also advanced tools such as BI, EPM, IA...

Business Partnering

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

Stakeholders Relationship

1. Participate, with the CEO, in the Board of Directors to provide analysis and assessment of the company's performance.
2. 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.