Financial Reporting & Business Control Specialist

The Financial Reporting & Business Control Specialist is responsible for preparing, consolidating, and presenting the company's financial statements and reports

They play a key role in communicating financial performance to management, investors, and regulatory bodies

The role consists in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and consistency of financial reports while also maintaining precise and effective management control

They oversee the preparation of financial statements, analyze variances, and ensure adherence to accounting standards

Additionally, they play a crucial role in monitoring performance, managing key indicators, and continuously improving control processes

The role is part of a broader activity transfer initiative concerning the management of business travel, which is currently handled by the UK entity

This involves supporting the transition process, ensuring the continuity and accuracy of reporting and control activities during the transfer, and aligning processes across entities to facilitate a smooth handover

What you’ll be doing: Technical expertise and regulatory compliance Possess in-depth understanding of current accounting and tax regulations

Implement processes to ensure compliance and anticipate regulatory changes

Advanced financial analysis and strategic advising Provide detailed financial analyses to support strategic decision-making by management

Identify opportunities for optimization or risk reduction

Support for audits and compliance Prepare and verify documentation required for internal and external audits

Ensure reporting compliance with applicable standards and regulations

Mentoring and skills development Coach and train less experienced analysts or team members

Share best practices and contribute to team skill enhancement

Regulatory and technological watch Stay updated on regulatory, normative, and technological developments in financial reporting

Documentation and internal controls management Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of reporting processes

Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure data quality and integrity

Production and consolidation of complex financial statements Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial reports in compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP, etc.)

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data

Management of transformation projects and process improvements Lead or contribute to projects related to digitalization, automation of reporting, or migration to new reporting tools

Manage budgets and forecasts: Participate in the development and monitoring of the annual budget, adjusting forecasts based on observed variances Participate in continuous process improvement: automation, simplification, and internal controls to strengthen data reliability and relevance

Produce and analyze periodic reports: monthly, quarterly, yearly reporting, with commentary and recommendations

Monitor and analyze financial and operational performance: manage KPIs, margins, profitability, and other key indicators to support decision-making Collect, analyze, and track financial and operational data within a defined scope to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement

What you’ll bring: Accounting standards: In-depth expertise in IFRS, GAAP, or other applicable accounting frameworks

Advanced financial reporting: Proficiency in preparing, consolidating, and analyzing complex financial reports

Specialized tools and software: Advanced mastery of Excel (complex formulas, macros, pivot tables), consolidation software (HFM, SAP BPC, etc.), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), and Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Regulatory standards: Deep understanding of regulatory requirements regarding financial reporting and audits

Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify discrepancies or anomalies

Skill in developing sophisticated financial models and dashboards for reporting

Strong project management skills related to transformation, automation, or process improvement initiatives Expertise in adhering to regulatory standards, internal controls, and audit processes

Ability to anticipate and manage risks related to financial compliance

Ability to explain technical analyses to non-specialists, and the ability to synthesize information

Effective collaboration with internal teams (accounting, audit, management control) and external stakeholders (auditors, regulators)

Rigor, accuracy, and attention to detail

Autonomy, proactivity, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Team spirit, leadership, and capacity to train or coach colleagues

Experience in management control, financial reporting, and performance management

Education, Professional Qualifications and Experience Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance/accounting 5 to 10 years of professional experience in finance or accounting, with specific expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and managing complex projects

What we offer: At AXA Partners, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that

You can expect to receive: an attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits (group insurance, health insurance, representative allowance, Performance Bonus…) A good work life balance with hybrid working

Permanent employment type in a dynamic environment with interesting career opportunities

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The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world

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