Global Head Of Finance F - M H/F - 44

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d'Allier plain, in the heart of Central France's Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries.
As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.Function

As the Global Head of Finance for Vilmorin-Mikado, you play a central role in steering the financial strategy of a multicultural, fastgrowing Business Unit within Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS). You will report directly to the CEO of VilmorinMikado, with a functional line to the Head of Finance of LVS, and act as a key member of the Strategic Committee (StratCom).Main GoalYou are responsible for leading all financial and legal activities of the BU, supporting strategic decisionmaking, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting, and driving a transformation from reporting to true financial steering.You also contribute actively to Ambition 2030 at Limagrain Group level.Job description

1/ Strategic Leadership
* Implement the financial strategy of Limagrain Vegetable Seeds within the BU in collaboration with the StratCom.
* Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing analyses, simulations, and financial scenarios to support decisions.
* Lead the consolidation of data for budget, forecasts, and the 3year Business Plan.
* Bring expertise to external growth opportunities and assess investments.

2/ Financial Performance Management
* Provide relevant financial indicators, dashboards, and action plans to improve business performance.
* Oversee longterm planning, cost control, KPIs, internal policies, and performance monitoring.
* Ensure a reliable cashflow projection process and sound workingcapital management.

3/ Team & Organizational Management
* Lead and develop Finance and Legal teams across France, Japan, and regional subsidiaries.
* Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, local regulations, and Group standards.
* Recruit, mentor, and support the development of key talents within a matrix organization.
* Support deployment of ERP, BI, EPM and AI tools.

4/ Business Partnering
* Advise managers and senior leaders on financial topics and asset management.
* Provide consultative support through financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations.

5/ Stakeholder Relationships
* Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and internal partners.
* Actively contribute to the LVS Finance Leadership Team and to Ambition 2030 initiatives.