Senior Financial Controller

Whatever their stage of life, we provide over 108 million customers with the products and services they need to progress. From insurance to personal protection, and savings to wealth management, no matter the need we're always there for them. And we're always there for our employees. In 50 countries, we work hard to inspire pride and a sense of belonging in our people. To provide opportunities that challenge them, inspire them, and reward them. And to create a culture that's open, supportive, and empowering. Because we know that's the real secret to success - and the best way for us to keep building a better world for both our customers and the talented people who put them first.Your work environment:The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.Management Presentation:The Group Financial Controlling team is called "PBRC" (Planning, Budget, Results, Central) and is based in two locations, Paris & Madrid. This department is dedicated to analyzing and commenting the financial information that is delivered to Group Management (Group CEO, Group CFO and Group Board) and to external parties (shareholders, analysts, auditors and supervisors). This department is under the control of AXA Group CFO. PBRC is the owner of many major Finance processes at Group level and responsible for the analysis and monitoring of IFRS and Solvency 2 actual accounts and forecast analysis, and for the production of the Group annual report. PBRC is also in charge of reassessing the relevance and content of financial indicators, setting new KPIs when necessary, and leading the "PBR" family within the Group.Main purpose:For the geographic scope AXA France, support the senior Deputy Manager to:Analyze and comment the financial performance of the entity on a regular basis (quarterly and/or monthly on ad-hoc basis). Identify and analyze risks and uncertainties that may impact Group financial statements, management business monitoring. Alert the Deputy Manager.Be an effective and trusted correspondent of the entity (ensure an effective and smooth coordination and regular communication, provide support and assistance, answer questions; ensure that the entity understands and applies Group instructions; improve the quality, timeliness and efficiency of the entity reporting); get knowledge and understanding of the entity specificities and business.Review and control all IFRS data (actual and forecasts) submitted by the entity; control the compliance of the reported information with the Group instructions, timeline and Group methodologies.Assist the Group Audit process with internal and external auditors.Solve IFRS accounting issues.For transversal topics when applicable, support the senior Deputy Manager on ad-hoc basis:Be the owner of the PBRC processes of his/her perimeter: ensure that all deadlines are met and that all deliverables are submitted on time with good quality (no process disruptions).Analyze some financial and profitability indicators (ex: Sales activity, Earnings, Expenses); and prepare the reporting to Top Management.Review/check Group transversal reporting; review/check the press releases and the financial documents presented to the external analysts on a regular basis.Define Group common guidelines, practices, instructions (ex: on Life and Savings reporting, on Property and Casualty reporting, on Expenses reporting) and ensure their correct application by entities.Design & set up process improvements in his/her perimeter to secure efficiency and good coordination with entities/Group teams.Actively contribute to Team's performance and to the successful implementation of the new organization being rolled out within PBRC across two locations in Paris and Madrid.Technical skills:Strong business analysis and synthesis skillsGood understanding of finance concepts and of the insurance business (Life and P&C, assets & liabilities, reinsurance);Good accounting understanding and ability to understand actuarial practices (IFRS rules, consolidation techniques) will be a plus ;Good knowledge of MS Excel and Powerpoint; Knowledge of (SAP) Magnitude will be an advantageFluent in English and FrenchProfessional skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsHighly organized, structured & proactive; ability to work with autonomyCurious, proactive, reactive with a good Business SenseAbility to quickly build an effective and trust-based relationship with all entities & Group correspondents;Ability to work under pressure, remaining effective always whilst maintaining excellent attention to qualityAbility to convince and challenge;Good inter-cultural skills; ability to work in international environmentOpen to change and flexibleGood team playerExperience:Master Degree, University in Finance/Audit & Accounting/ Actuarials.5-6 years work experience as actuary, controller or auditorWhy AXA ? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning !One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you ? Then come and change the world with us !The headquarters of the AXA Group is based in Paris - La Défense (Majunga Tower) and brings together the Group's corporate activities. It is distinguished by its strong international culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr