Consolidation Analyst

The consolidation department sits in the Direction of Financial Operations. The Consolidation Analyst participates in producing high quality actuals financial information in accordance with the company accounting principles (FR GAAP) and enhancing the monthly closing processes and reporting tools.

The role reports to the Consolidation Manager and is part of a team of 4 people.

**Main responsibilities**
- ** **Plays a key role in the preparation, control and analysis of the group consolidated accounts (monthly, quarterly and annual), in compliance with regulatory requirements (‘French GAAP) and group accounting policies. Ensuring high quality and efficient process:

- Monitor the process of preparing and submitting reporting packages for the affiliates in his perimeter / Communicate on timely basis, support them and ensure they are appropriately trained
- Address technical accounting questions raised by them or by other Corporate stakeholders
- Review and analyze the financial data prepared by these affiliates, perform diligences on this data, for instance through balance sheet/P&L reviews, performance reviews with Business controllers etc
- Review the annual bridge between local GAAP and French GAAP reported by affiliates and review adjustments for accuracy and completeness.
- Record and follow-up entries managed at consolidation level such as elimination and translation rules for example.
- Perform transversal analyses of balance sheet and P&L items
- Analysing accounting treatments for specifical transactions and implementing them in the Reporting Package in respect of FR GAAP.
- Ensure the appropriate level of internal control around the preparation of the reporting package is implemented in the affiliates and perform internal controls around the consolidation process.
- Contribute to transversal projects related to the improvement of the process of production of the financial information within the Consolidation Department

The role requires strong collaboration and interactions with other Corporate Finance teams (Treasury, Tax, Finance Excellence, Regional Finance managers) and Corporate Controlling teams.

**Your profile**:
**Background**
- Master degree in Finance/Accounting or DSCG
- 3-5 years in an external Audit firm or experience in finance / Consolidation in international firms

**Technical skills**
- Strong technical skills in consolidation and accounting including knowledge of French GAAP or IFRS.
- Consolidation tool experience: SAP-FC is a plus.
- Required language skills: English.

**Soft skills**
- Strong team-player mindset and ability to work in project mode with clear responsibilities and accountabilities
- Strong drive, curiosity and ability to challenge ways of working in an agile and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work on complex concepts, great analytical skills and autonomy, attention to details is critical
- Strong communication and vulgarization skills
- Adaptability to various stakeholders
- Permanent contract._