Group Controlling Analyst

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Votre environnement de travail

Le siège social du Groupe AXA (GIE AXA) regroupe nos activités corporate. Il assure le pilotage et le support des filiales dans le monde, afin de garantir notamment la coordination et le suivi de la stratégie globale d’AXA, l’application de ses standards, la cohérence des approches commerciales, et le partage des meilleures pratiques.

Le siège est composé d’environ 1000 employés et se distingue par sa forte culture internationale (45 nationalités), ce qui en fait un espace de travail riche et stimulant.

C’est autour de la diversité et de l’unité que se construit AXA, c’est pourquoi nous nous engageons à promouvoir le succès collectif par l’inclusion.

Within the finance Department, you will be part of the Group Controlling team that is responsible for performance monitoring within the Group. Its objective is to coordinate a regular dialogue with the entities in order to deliver to the Group Management Committee information on the financial, operational and strategic performance of the entities.

Your job and daily missions:

Assist the Regional Head in monitoring the Markets they are in charge of for the Group Management Committee with the objective of informing key stakeholders of the performance of the entities on a monthly basis, provide relevant recommendations to improve business performance and monitor the implementation of strategic decisions.

Therefore, you are expected to:

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Participate in the preparation of the monthly reporting covering financial and non-financial performance indicators;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Provide regular updates on business performance and budget execution;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Participate in the forecasting, financial planning and budgeting processes;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Coordinate dialogue with entities on financial and strategic matters (including budget, forecast and Strategic Plan submissions)

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Coordinate and deliver ad hoc analyses (e.g., benchmarking, deep-dives into business / financial topics, non-financial KPIs analysis, etc.)

Your main activities:

<-- [if supportLists]-->· Organize and supervise the production of the monthly reporting provided by the entities as well as assist the entities in delivering the information if required. Building a strong relationship with senior/executive management member will be a must to be able to understand in detail the business specificities and challenges that will have to be reported to the Group Management Committee;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· Take the ownership of one transversal process of the team (e.g., budget preparation, strategic plan, STIC assessment, target setting): lead the process within the team, coordinate with interactions with the key stakeholders and lead the deliverables preparation (e.g., MC presentation)

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Analyse and challenge the financial and business information reported by the entities;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Identify and report the risks and uncertainties that could materially impact the results of the entities / Group;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Participate to the discussions and decisions which will have a financial impact for the Group notably forecasting and target setting;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Develop market and competitive intelligence;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Contribute to ensure the reliability of financial and non-financial data on entities which will be shared with other teams;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Contribute to strategic projects that will arise from time to time;

<-- [if supportLists]-->· <--[endif]-->Proactively support the implementation of the new operating model.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Let’s talk about you:

Take a look at this handy list to help you decide if you’ve got the right skills and experience for this role. We’re looking for someone with:

1. TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

· Good understanding of the insurance industry (Life, Protection, Health P&C, assets & liabilities, reinsurance)

· Good understanding of finance and reporting principles, notably accounting and consolidation principles / standards and actuarial practices

· Strong business and strategic sense

· Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills

· Ability to represent the Group in front of operating companies

· Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

· Fluent in English

2. SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills (writing / speaking)

· Ability to a work in a multicultural environment with people with diverse backgrounds and cultures

· Ability to organize effectively and work under pressure, remaining effective at all times whilst maintaining excellent attention to quality

· Ability to take initiatives

· Ability to communicate effectively with senior management (e.g. Entity Executive Committee members)

· Ability to build own flow of information at various levels (CFOs and their teams, Group departments)

· Ability to convince and challenge senior business correspondents both at entity and Group level

3. BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

· Expertise required: strong ability to manage project

· Competencies required:

o Ability to organise and to analyse

o Ability to present in a synthetic and clear way the work results

o Ability to master short and long deadlines in parallel with non-hierarchical interlocutors

· A first experience in the insurance industry is a must (internship, apprenticeship or first job experience)

· Around experience with financial services industry