Head of Finance France Southern Europe FH
Head of Finance France Southern Europe FH
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Would you like to wake up every day driven and inspired by our noble mission and to work together as one global team to empower people to live a better life Here at AXA we strive to lead the transformation of our industry. We are looking for talented individuals who come from varied backgrounds think differently and want to be part of this exciting transformation by challenging the status quo so we can push AXA a leading global brand and one of the most innovative companies in our industry onto even greater things.
In a fastevolving world and with a presence in 64 countries our 165000 employees and exclusive distributors anticipate change to offer services and solutions tailored to the current and future needs of our 107 million customers.
At AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the worlds most complex problems. From offering our expertise products and services to help build more resilient communities to advancing understanding and response to climate change our strategy Our Impact. Our Future. aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business climate water and financial resilience and contributes to AXA Groups purpose to Act for human progress by protecting what matters..
Climate: Were reducing our carbon footprint protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world.
Water: Were developing water resilience where it is and will be needed most.
Financial resilience: Were helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes.
Hearts in Action:We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them known as our Hearts in Action programs.
For more information please see theCorporate Responsibility sectionon our website.
SHARE your talent
Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Significant experience in accounting and financial planning in the insurance industry
Technical skills such as financial planning and accounting risk management
Accounting or business degree qualification
Knowledge of industry and local markets regulatory environment competitors
Problem solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
Experience in a multicultural environment with proven leadership skills in managing multisite teams
Ability to Influence stakeholders in ones own functional area nonfinance community and Excom members
Indepth understanding of financial and business dynamics of the assistance / insurance industry
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and resultsorientation
Fluency in English and French
FIND your future
AXA XL the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA is known for solving complex risks. For midsized companies multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we dont just provide re/insurance we reinvent it.
How By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform datadriven insights leading technology and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property casualty professional financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at
Diversity & Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender sexual orientation age ethnicity and origins marital status religion disability or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. Thats why we have made a strategic commitment to attract develop advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. Its about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender LGBTQ ethnicity and origins disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability
At AXA XL our approach to Sustainibility is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the worlds most complex problems. From offering our expertise products and services to help build more resilient communities to advancing understanding and response to climate change our strategy Our Impact. Our Future. aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business climate water and financial resilience and contributes to AXA Groups purpose to Act for human progress by protecting what matters..
Climate: Were reducing our carbon footprint protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world.
Water: Were developing water resilience where it is and will be needed most.
Financial resilience: Were helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes.
Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them known as our Hearts in Action programs.
For more information please see the Sustainability section on our website.
We provide you regular career opportunities in international teams. If you want to join us dont hesitate to apply !
Information provided by applicants will be processed in strict confidentiality and may be used exclusively for recruitment processes.
Head of Finance France & Southern Europe
Paris France
Imagine being part of a dynamic leadership team at AXA XL the leading provider of Property & Casualty insurance and specialty insurance for the largest companies in France including those in the CAC40 and SBF120. Here your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of insurance and risk management on both a national and international scale.
At AXA XL we pride ourselves on offering tailored insurance and reinsurance solutions that empower our clients to navigate complex risks. Whether its through our comprehensive coverage for traditional risks like liability and property damage or specialized areas such as political risk environmental issues crisis management fine art and even space insurance we are committed to helping our clients protect what matters most to them.
You will have the overall responsibility for the Finance & Accounting Budget & Reporting activities of AXA XL France and will steer monitor and coordinate the same activities for the other countries of the Southern Europe Region (Italy and Spain).
You will be a strategic Business Partner and Advisor to the Regional Manager and the Leadership teams of the Region. You will create strategies policies and operating plans to design and operate robust finance processes and support the growth and profitability objectives of the Region.
You will also report through a dotted line to the CFO of XL ICSE / BU APAC & Europe and will as such be a member of the Leadership team of the XL ICSE / BU Finance team
As a major actor within our organization you will play a key role in the management of shareholders regulatory relationships and actuary works.
Here is some key figures to highlight the finance playground you can be part of :
Southern Europe Entities (XLICSE & XLCSSE) have insurance revenues of UDS 25Bn across 16 lines of business and a balance sheet size of $7Bn.
Total Opex controlled of $ 248m
Responsible for leading the finance function in an organization with 1270 employees
Member of the AXA XL France Leadership team Southern Europe Regional team and APAC EUR Finance Leadership team
DISCOVER your opportunity
Day to Day activities
Lead and manage the accounting and reporting team to ensure :
Adequate accounting registry of all business activities
Manage and control the expense budget
Deliver financial reports for all entities on a statutory basis and on AXA XL and AXA standards basis
Manage the treasury operations ensuring cash flow is appropriate for the organizations operations
Support of Tax functions and deliver the tax return / payment
Oversee the proper management and control of accounts receivables and payables
Analyze results and challenge business for improvements and savings
When applicable manage relationship with external auditors and other key external stakeholders (tax authorities regulators...
Advocate for efficiency initiatives to optimize productivity
Lead and manage the business controlling team to ensure:
Preparation monitoring and reporting of the budgeting and forecasting processes
Preparation monitoring and reporting of the performance of the company along the year
Follow up and report financial targets (Revenues Claims Opex Reinsurance cash)
Contribute to the strategic planning and productivity increase
Participate on the company projects helping with business cases preparation validation and analyses
Participate as member of the France and Southern Europe leadership teams to steer the performance of the branches in Southern Europe
participate in the strategic discussion and drive the financial communication.
Participate as member of the BU APAC & Europe finance leadership team to steer the financial process of the BU.
Overall as any manager in AXA XL you will be involved in day to day management activities:
Motivate and develop team members to deliver a high level of performance especially by incorporating the Navigator in their everyday work. Youll also be using company performance management practice (tools /process/ behavior) including goal setting monitoring performance through regular check ins performance reviews and development plans.
Coach team members to unlock their potential supporting them with access to appropriate training and development opportunities.
Identify training needs and arrange relevant training that allows the team to enhance their performance and deliver customer business and regulatory needs.
Identify team members potential and help them progress and ensure that development plans are in place to accelerate their development. Understand their career aspirations and actively plan careers by supporting them to identify future roles within the organization
Regularly monitor workloads and operate a flexible approach to sharing resources especially with the wider team e.g. to hand le peak demand/sharing tasks across teams
Effective management and monitoring of all employee relations issues including absence disciplinary & performance issues in conjunction with HR advice as appropriate.
Explore new ways of working lead change and encourage team member to test and learn and take risks to provide new solutions
Effective communication & relationship management
Steer and coordinate the monitoring and reporting of the companys performance through adequate KPIs.
Develop open channels of communication to enable constructive debate and collaboration eliciting the ideas and opinions of the team
Build and maintain effective cross department relationships
Business Management
Understand the companys strategy / vision and what it means for the role / team
Manage financial / budgeting procedures as required according to the local market
Ensure that the appropriate risk and controls procedures are in place to ensure compliance with the local regulatory requirements
Participate in activities to support business development and client centricity according to the requirements of the local market
You will report to Regional Manager Southern Europe
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
