Administrative and Financial Manager

The position is based in Trappes (78) and reports directly to the President of Eramet Ideas.

The Finance and Administration Manager is a member of the Executive Committee (ExCom) and leads a team of 6 people

He/she will play a key role in implementing EID's strategy and will actively contribute to strategic decisions and governance processes by providing financial expertise.He/she is responsible for financial strategy, management control, reporting, accounting, procurement, and tax compliance at Eramet Ideas. He/she plays a key role in shaping the organization's strategic direction and in the financial management of R&D projects, in collaboration with the Group's industrial entities, scientific partners, and institutional stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy and Management Control:

• Develop and manage the overall budget (~€35M CAPEX/OPEX), ensuring alignment between financial forecasts and innovation objectives.
• Identify and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the efficiency and productivity of a corporate innovation center, aligned with the company's strategic goals.
• Implement financial management tools adapted to complex technological projects.
• Track key performance indicators: productivity, billing rate, return on investment, project margin, cash flow.
• Build financial indicators (EBITDA, FCF, hourly rates/transfer pricing, key value drivers, billing rates).
• Ensure budget monitoring, closings (J+5), monthly rolling forecasts, and asset management.
• Manage cash flow (6-12 months), research tax credit (CIR), and external funding.
• Represent Eramet Ideas within Group functions (management control, treasury, taxation, procurement, and IT).

Accounting, Taxation, and Compliance:

• Supervise general and analytical accounting in coordination with the Group's shared service centers.
• Ensure compliance with French GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual closings (J+5) and coordinate internal/external audits.
• Ensure tax compliance (VAT, CIR, local taxes) and liaise with external auditors.
• Implement monthly internal controls.
• Support the organization in developing and monitoring action plans to control and mitigate risks.

Procurement and Supplier Management:

• Define procurement strategy, validate commitments above €3K, and negotiate framework agreements.
• Optimize costs through structured procurement levers, aligned with Group policies (e.g., CashControl).
• Supervise the integration of procurement processes into the ERP system.
• Coordinate buyers and optimize supplier costs.

R&D Tax Credit and Innovation Funding:

• Oversee the annual R&D tax credit declaration (CIR), working with technical teams and specialized firms.
• Identify and secure external funding sources (grants, innovation support, public/private partnerships).

Digitalization and Financial Tools:

• Contribute to the digital transformation of the finance function.
• Develop and automate management tools (BI, ERP).
• Improve the quality of closing and reporting processes (Executive Dashboard).
• Perform risk analyses and implement control action plans.

Profile:

• Master's degree in Finance, Management Control, Accounting, or equivalent (DSCG, Master's from a Grande École, Audit, etc.).
• At least 10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar position, ideally within an industrial, technology or R&D environment.
• Strong skills in management control, accounting, taxation, IFRS reporting, and understanding of R&D issues.
• Languages: Fluent French and professional English required.
• Qualities: Leadership, rigor, results-oriented, strategic mindset, and strong cross-functional communication skills.

Our Benefits:

Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group, for an exciting career in a dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment with many development opportunities!

Join Eramet's teams and enjoy:

• An attractive compensation package including a fixed annual salary, performance-based bonus, profit-sharing, and participation,
• Access to an employee share ownership program,
• A comprehensive savings and retirement plan co-financed by the company,
• 100% coverage of your Navigo transportation pass,
• Up to 2 days of remote work per week (according to current policies),
• Health insurance and life/disability coverage,
• Access to discounted leisure activities.

Present in five continents and representing over 70 nationalities, Eramet is inherently a diverse group.
Convinced that diversity is an asset, we are committed to welcoming all talents-regardless of gender, disability, age, social or cultural background, or sexual orientation.
We guarantee all employees personalized support and development opportunities throughout their career paths.