Finance Manager France
As Finance Manager (France), you will own the full French finance scope and act as the key interface between the French entity and the Group Finance team.
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About us
Elevo
Elevo, a specialist in innovative HR solutions, supports companies in managing and developing talent through powerful and intuitive tools. Recently integrated into the Assessio Group, the European leader in skills assessment and development, Elevo now benefits from strengthened expertise and an international reach.
Together, we share a common ambition: to help organizations unlock the potential of their people and build fulfilling, high-performing work environments.
Parent company, Assessio
At Assessio, we have a bold ambition: to become the leading HR Tech provider in Europe by 2028, eliminating talent waste by helping people thrive in roles where they can perform at their best.
Through our transformation into a scalable, AI-powered people data platform, we deliver solutions that span recruitment and development. By combining +70 years of scientific heritage with a modern, intuitive product experience, Assessio serves global enterprises and public organizations with high HR tech maturity. Our mission? To lead the transformation toward a future with Zero Talent Waste by empowering individuals to unleash their full potential in roles aligned with their strengths.
With offices in Sweden, France, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Estonia, and the Netherlands, and more on the way, we’re building a strong international presence. Join us in shaping the future of talent management in Europe. We are 220+ dedicated co-workers who share our vision of Zero Talent Waste.
Job description
As Finance Manager (France), you will own the full French finance scope and act as the key interface between the French entity and the Group Finance team. You will ensure compliant, reliable, and timely financial operations (statutory and group), lead reporting and audit coordination, and establish scalable finance processes and best practices for affiliate reporting to headquarters — helping define standards that can be extended across the wider business.
You will work closely with an external accounting firm and be supported by a Country Coordinator who will assist with day-to-day finance administration (cash collection, operational follow-ups, etc.).
You will report directly to the Group CFO (based in Sweden).
Key responsibilities
1) Finance management (France entity ownership)
Own the finance function for the French entity end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
Act as a trusted finance partner to local leadership and the Group CFO
Monitor cash position and overall financial health
Lead coordination for the annual CAC statutory audit in France
Lead the preparation, coordination, and timely filing of CIR/CII declarations in France
2) Accounting, closing & reporting
Oversee month-end activities with the external accountant and ensure smooth, timely closings
Deliver high-quality monthly reporting to the Group, aligned with group timelines and standards
Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with SaaS models, including alignment of systems and billing
Prepare and maintain Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) reporting, including new business, expansions, contractions, and churn
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to ensure data accuracy and consistency
3) Payroll & financial operations
Process and oversee payroll, including salary calculations, variable compensation, commissions, benefits, and payroll taxes
Coordinate with external payroll providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Ensure proper controls and reliability across key financial operations
4) HR administration & office
Oversee HR administration for the French entity, including employee contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and compliance with local labor laws
Act as the main point of contact for employees on administrative HR topics (contracts, benefits, payroll questions)
Coordinate with external suppliers and service providers (office, equipment, insurance, etc.)
Ensure smooth day-to-day office operations and vendor management
Requirements
Experience & background
Proven experience in accounting, audit, or both (e.g., audit firm background, in-house accounting/controlling, finance manager).
Strong understanding of finance fundamentals: closing, statutory compliance, reporting discipline, and controls.
Experience working with external accountants and coordinating audits.
Skills
Excellent French & English (written and spoken) — comfortable operating daily in an international group environment.
Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate financial data into clear insights and actions.
Process-driven: able to implement structure, create templates, document workflows, and improve execution.
Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across countries.
Proficient with finance tools and systems (accounting/reporting/expense tools; advanced Excel).
Comfortable in a fast-moving environment with high ownership.
Location & work setup
Paris, CDI
Hybrid: remote up to 2 days per week
What success looks like (first 6–12 months)
Reporting to Group Finance is timely, accurate, and predictable
Smooth and efficient monthly closings with the external accountant.
CAC audit runs with strong preparation, minimal friction, and robust documentation.
Documented finance processes and controls in place; improved cycle times and reliability.
Affiliate reporting best practices created in France and reusable across other entities.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Paris
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Colleagues
About Assessio Group
We are one of the largest Talent Assessment suppliers in the Nordics as well as in the Netherlands. As a SaaS company, we provide our services through internally developed SaaS platforms.
We are 200 dedicated co-workers who share our vision of Zero Talent Waste. We strive to contribute to an effective and fair labor market where everyone is assessed based on equal, relevant terms. Where potential is valued and organizations find the talent they need.
Our platforms and products assist our clients to make effective, fair, and transparent people decisions in recruitment and Talent Management processes.