Treasury and Financial Expert

Under the leadership of the Group COO & CEO of AXA GO, AXA Group Operations covers the following divisions:Group CIOGroup Technology OperationsGroup SecurityGroup Emerging Data & TechnologyGroup Procurement & SourcingGroup Operations TransformationStrategic Programs, Group Operations FinanceGO General Secretary and RisksAXA GO BO (legal entity: AXA Business Services)AXA Group Operations operates across more than 15 countries; and comprises around 7000 staff members.The Division:You will join AXA Group Operations Finance. This division drives and monitors Group Operations strategic plan, sets budgets and efficiency targets, follows up and controls actuals versus budget targets, while providing timely, accurate and adequate financial information to enable thorough decision-making and ensuring compliance with local regulations.Our main missions:Drive and monitor AXA GO strategic plan, budgets and efficiency targets. Track and control actuals compared to budget targetsEstablish and maintain cost accounting for AXA GODefine mechanisms for cost recharging to Entities, set rules to account for the financial implications of services provided, and monitor cash managementPrepare and provide financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensure adherence to local and international tax regulationsCoordinate and manage M&A projects (divestitures, internal transfer, business transfer) at AXA GO levelOur division is composed of several departments with respective accountabilities:ControllingCommercial FinanceAccountingCorporate FinanceFinance TransformationWithin the Accounting Department, Central Treasury is part of Accounting Consolidation team, which gathers two other teams with transversal missions across AXA GO entities (Operational Accounting and IFRS Consolidation).Overview of the jobThe Treasury and Financial Expert will work hand-in-hand with the Treasury Expert. She/He will be responsible for performing day-to-day central treasury and financing activities for AXA GO. This includes playing a critical role in overseeing the company's cash and liquidity, ensuring the company has sufficient working capital to support its operations and strategy. The ideal candidate will have innate curiosity to work on other accounting and financial topics when required to support the team get through the changing processes as part of S/4HANA implementation.Main missions :Cash & Liquidity ManagementControl bank account balances and monitor global cash positions on a daily basisAdministrate the internal cashpooling to ensure optimal liquidity between funding requirements and investment opportunitiesExecute monthly intracompany netting campaignsProduce accurate mid to long term cash forecasts in collaboration with various departmentsDevelop statistical cash forecasting modelsAdministrate Treasury Management Systems (Kyriba and Anaplan) as well as web banking toolsCapital Structure & Financial AnalysisAnalyze balance-sheet, compute financial ratios and provide evolution explanationsElaborate action plan if neededContribute to the definition of an optimal financial structure and refinancing strategyProduce quarterly cash flow statements and dividends distribution proposalsCollaborate with Accounting teams to explain Financial Result main drivers during quarterly closingsFinancial Market Risk ManagementDetermine FX risk exposures and understand drivers of the exposuresPropose and implement hedging strategies related to FX risksMonitor strategies and propose alternatives when neededTreasury & Financing processesEnsure compliance with Group Standards and Internal Financial Control frameworkPrepare and lead internal meetings (incl. Monthly Treasury Committees, Quarterly Treasury Steering Committees and bi-annual Capital Allocation meetings)Participate to S/4HANA implementation and interfacing with KyribaCollaboration and support to diverse stakeholdersInternally:Global: Spread the cash monitoring culture and provide trainings across AXA GO entitiesAXA Group: Support for Financing topicsProcurement: Support to find the best financing solutionsLegal: Support for financial contract negotiationsExternally:Maintain a strong relationship with financial institutions such as banks or financing/lessor companiesDevelop partnership with treasury software providers to be aware of technology developmentsOther tasks within Accounting Consolidation teamContribute to closing process activities when needed (review of dashboards, reconciliation files, etc)Participate to Finance projects (mainly S/4HANA implementation)Perform ad hoc financial analysis when requiredEducation & ExperienceMaster Degree in Finance (Business/Engineering school or university)Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in TreasuryExperience in Accounting / Auditing with a strong background or understanding of treasury topicsIdeally first experience within a Treasury consultancy firm or Big 4 Treasury Advisory servicesTechnical skillsSolid knowledge of treasury managementUnderstanding of general accounting principles and financial analysisAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerpointKnowledge of Kyriba and VBA programming appreciatedFluent English and FrenchSoft skillsAbility to drive results in a fast-paced environment and to work well under pressureExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with different stakeholdersDiscretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive informationAbility to work independently and overcome objectionsResourceful, problem solver with a "can-do" attitudeTeam spirit and strong collaboration skillsAs a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. 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