Group Financial controller - Head of accounting F/H

ABOUT ALSTEF GROUP

Alstef Group is a French industrial engineering company specializing in automated handling systems for airports, intralogistics, and parcel sorting. It is headquartered in Boigny‑sur‑Bionne (near Orléans), France, and operates globally across 90+ countries.

Alstef Group designs, integrates, and maintains turnkey automated systems, including:

• Airport baggage handling and sorting systems
• Parcel logistics solutions and high‑speed sortation
• Intralogistics automation (warehouses, distribution centers, robotics)
• Proprietary software and intelligent control systems for automated flows
• Comprehensive lifecycle services, including maintenance, upgrades, spare‑parts, and long‑term system optimization

Alstef is a fast-growing organization, reaching €250m revenues and 1,000 employees in 2024.

ABOUT THE ROLE

THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of our transformation and growth strategy, we are creating the role of Group Financial Controller | Head of Accounting.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a key strategic partner, structuring and strengthening the Group’s finance function to support:

• International growth

• Operational excellence

• Debt and covenant management

• Future M&A transactions and post-merger integration

This is a high-visibility position with exposure to banks, auditors, executive leadership and shareholders.

YOUR MISSION

Group Financial Leadership & Reporting

You will ensure the reliability, transparency and performance of the Group’s financial reporting framework.

• Lead Group Holding and EMEA accounting teams
• Oversee international accounting teams (APAC & Americas)
• Supervise monthly Group reporting (P&L, Cash Flow, Net Debt)
• Oversee consolidated financial statements (annual & semi-annual – French GAAP)
• Ensure production of local statutory accounts
• Guarantee full compliance with shareholder agreements and banking covenants
• Coordinate relationships with auditors and banking partners

You will harmonize and standardize reporting practices across geographies while designing a scalable structure capable of supporting the Group’s next phase of growth.

Financial Control, Treasury & Risk Management

You will strengthen financial processes and secure the Group’s financial structure.

• Supervise Treasury and cash management (cash pooling, TMS, Factoring, short-term financing)
• Optimize working capital and liquidity
• Manage intercompany flows, transfer pricing and FX exposure
• Implement hedging strategies and risk mitigation tools
• Ensure tax compliance and optimization at Group level
• Develop and harmonize accounting policies, internal controls and procedures

Your mission: build a scalable, robust and efficient finance backbone.

M&A and Post-Merger Integration

In a context of anticipated external growth, you will:

• Support financial due diligence processes
• Structure integration of acquired entities
• Harmonize accounting and reporting standards
• Secure financial data reliability during integration phases

You will play a central role in future acquisitions.

Leadership & Transformation

• Lead and develop international finance teams
• Foster a performance-driven, accountable culture
• Act as trusted advisor to the CFO and Executive Committee
• Drive continuous improvement of systems, tools and processes

This role combines operational depth with strategic impact.

ABOUT YOU

You are a senior finance leader with strong technical expertise and experience in complex, international environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

• 8+ years in senior accounting / Group controlling roles

• Strong experience in long-term project accounting (construction/services), including revenue recognition

• Deep knowledge of French GAAP and IFRS

• Proven exposure to Private Equity-backed environments

• Experience with M&A and post-merger integration

• Strong treasury and cash management expertise

• Experience managing teams

• Fluent in English and French

You combine:

• Strategic mindset with operational rigor

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• High integrity and resilience

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  
  

WHY JOIN ALSTEF GROUP?

• Creation of a high-impact leadership role

• International scope

• Dynamic industrial technology environment

• Competitive compensation package

PRACTICAL INFORMATION :

• Location : Mordelles (near Rennes) or Boigny-sur-Bionne (near Orléans)

• Remote working is possible up to 2 days /week.