Chief Financial Officer (Nordic & China Cluster) - Orange SA : Job Details

• Being part of an international company yet with local presence
• Build a safer digital society together with us

Orange Cyberdefense is a key player in the cybersecurity market. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the financial strategy for the Nordic & China Cluster (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and China), navigating the complexities of this dynamic industry and driving growth within a diverse region. The CFO will play a crucial role in aligning financial objectives with the overall business strategy, ensuring financial health, and leading transformational change within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute the financial strategy for the Nordic & China Cluster, ensuring alignment with Orange Cyberdefense's global vision and the specific needs of each country. This includes long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all financial operations across the four countries, including accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, and internal controls. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Change Management: Lead and manage financial transformation projects within the cluster, ensuring successful implementation and adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performing culture and developing talent within the organization.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, country managers, the Orange Cyberdefense group finance team, and external partners (auditors, banks, etc.). Effectively communicate financial performance and insights.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies, including tax legislation, transfer pricing, and risk management frameworks.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support: Provide financial expertise and support for any M&A activities within the cluster, including due diligence, valuation, and integration.
• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to the Cluster Manager, providing financial insights and support to drive business growth and profitability.

• University degree in Economics or Finance; a Master's degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of solid experience in financial accounting and financial controlling, with additional professional experience considered advantageous.
• You have a strong understanding of financial and economic operations, execution and management.
• You demonstrate the ability to develop and execute successful financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• You have proven experience in leading and managing diverse teams across multiple locations within finance.
• You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• You are dotted with a strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in at least one Nordic language is preferred.