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Finance Controller - France

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Job Description

Bonjour and welcome to your new opportunity with us at Sungrow.
What does a Finance Controller do within the thriving world of the renewables?

  • You will report to your manager, who is based in Lyon/France. Working languages will be English and French. Together you will take care of all concerns of the finance department of the subsidiary in France.
  • Responsible for monthly and yearly Financial reports according to French GAAP and coordination of the group reports according to IFRS. Coordinating auditors close yearly financial audit.
  • Tax declarations with assistance of accounting firm(VAT CIT CVAE DAS2 CFE etc.). Based on business development ,identifying tax risk and provide advice.
  • Complete compliance obligations related to finance and taxation, with assistance of accounting firm (end of year documents, TPD, Intrastat Report, etc.), Coordinating clients and government departments when necessary.
  • Set up necessary procedures for Internal management and control, Which ensure all systems that generate accounting / taxation related entries are in compliance with local French requirements.
  • Use Financial software (SAP) for a part of accounting operations.
  • Assist in task related business analysis and budget management. We suggest you to have sort of the following personal Background:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar degree. Significant experience within a large group or an audit firm (statutory auditor) , 5-8 years of practical working experience in Accounting and Finance in France.
  • Professional experience in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for France as well as Bookkeeping. Proficient in French GAAP and IFRS.
  • Good knowledge in (France and EU) tax/TP regulations and Financial related compliance obligations during all year (Regulation/Deadline/Declaration method etc.).
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle is plus.
  • Knowledge in Internal Controlling, Budgeting, Pricing is a plus.
  • Fluent French (C1/C2) and English (minimum B2) language skills are mandatory. Daily business language will be English and French.
  • Hope you used to sustained cadences and managing multiple deadlines in a complex context.
  • Very good organizational and communication skills, especially in an international environment, rigorousness and strong logical ability.
  • Location : Lyon The discourse of this decade might be overshadowed by Covid19, but sooner or later we will beat and overcome thatson of a germ, am I right? But the true discourse for this decade lies in energy!
    We are more than happy to state that not only We are leading this discourse, we also offer the fitting solutions for it. We have the strongest PV-Inverter R&D there is and became the world`s biggest Inverter Manufacturer, which we are extremely proud of!
    And now, for this decade, we are increasing our game, and You, You might become part of it!
    Besides that, many things await You:
  • Opportunities for Career advancement
  • Attractive Compensation & Benefits
  • Bonus payment based on pre-agreed and signed KPI agreements
  • Possibility for technical and commercial knowledge increasement in regard to string inverters, central inverters, inverter stations including transformer and switch gear and storage solutions
  • Technical and commercial training in our headquarter in Germany and even visits to the big R&D facility in China!
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