Deputy Head of Financial Controlling Europe
Deputy Head of Financial Controlling Europe
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The headquarters of the AXA Group is based in Paris La Dfense (Majunga Tower) and brings together the Groups corporate activities. It is distinguished by its strong international culture.
Why 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 worlds leading insurers in the protection of property people and assets AXA is 145000 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 !
You will join:
- A responsible company towards people including its employees and customers and towards the planet
- A company with strong values
- A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
- A company offering many benefits (learn more here: Reward & Benefits AXA Group
- A flexible company allowing hybrid work in the office and from home.
The information provided by applicants will be treated as strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.
Technical and professional skills
- Strong business analytical skills and the ability to determine and assess key risks and opportunities
- Extensive experience of the insurance business and a thorough understanding of insurance concept with at least 7 years of experience
- A strong knowledge of accounting and reporting frameworks including IFRS17
- Fluent in English is required
Soft skills
- Dynamic highly organized structured and proactive
- Strong team worker and ability to build an effective trust based relationship with all entities and Group correspondents
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Ability to work under pressure remaining effective and pragmatic while ensuring a high deliverables quality
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embracing new ideas and approaches to meet evolving business needs
- Successful prior experience as a team manager/leader would be highly appreciated.
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 were always there for them. And were 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 thats open supportive and empowering. Because we know thats 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:
AXA is a leading global insurance and financial services company that operates in more than 50 countries serving over 105 million clients. Our mission is to protect what matters most to people and businesses offering insurance personal protection savings and wealth management products and services. With over 153000 employees we work together to achieve our mission while minimizing risks and optimizing results.
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 Groups 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.
Within the Group you will join the Financial Controlling department (PBRC). The Financial Controlling team is responsible for controlling reviewing analyzing and reporting in an impactful manner on the financial performance of the Group for the benefit of the Groups Management Board as well as external stakeholders (including shareholders debtholders analysts auditors and supervisors).
The Financial Controlling team is the owner of several critical financial reporting processes at Group level. It is leading the production and analysis of internal and external financial reports covering an extensive range of valuable information on the financial performance of the Groups businesses and entities as well as on the Groups financial position. It owns and orchestrates the financial closing process throughout the year and is in charge of the preparation of the Groups financial statements Annual Report and various other external disclosures (e.g. Financial Supplement).
As a center of expertise on the Groups financial performance it works closely with other Group Finance teams to play a key role in the steering by the Group of its entities performance and in the delivery of the Groups financial objectives.
Within the Financial Controlling team four Geographical Poles are focusing on a subperimeter of entities to ensure deep understanding trustful relationship and collaborative dialogue with the Groups business units.
Your job and daily missions:
Role and Responsibilities
As part of this team you will have the opportunity to:
- Work alongside a talented and experienced Financial Reporting Manager in Paris France.
- Lead a team responsible for all financial reporting of 3 European countries and present on all insurance business lines (P&C L&S Health)
- Act as the key stakeholder for both Group senior management and entities.
- Take on vital responsibilities across the entire AXA Group by analyzing our main KPIs and preparing our annual and activity reports.
- Make a real impact on our business and our customers lives.
- Develop your skills and advance your career in a dynamic and supportive work environment.
You will be in charge of managing 3 team members and a network of several Financial Controllers and accountants and will work closely with your peers to develop the performance and spirit of our 50strong team that drives Group reporting functions.
As an inhouse expert you will provide clear communication of the Groups KPIs to top management and influential external audiences and build the storyline of key markets and lines of business. You will not just organize and produce reporting but will be a catalyst for improvement and change challenging our entities on their figures and analysis optimizing accounting treatment and alternative performance measures and assessing the risks and opportunities that could affect Group results.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
