Financial Controller

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 world’s leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is a corporation of 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, operating in 51 countries and serving more than 90 million customers worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes and an inclusive policy that values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you? Then come and change the world with us AXA Group’s headquarters (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities, providing guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world. It coordinates the Group’s global strategy, applies standards, ensures consistency of commercial approaches and shares best practices. The headquarters hosts around 1 000 employees and is distinguished by a strong international culture of 45 nationalities, making it a rich and stimulating place to work. Your Role and Responsibilities You will join the Group Learning team and oversee the financial management of the legal entity GIE AXA Université, providing critical insights, ensuring compliance and enabling strategic decision‑making to support departmental efficiency. Financial Management and Control Framework Develop and maintain robust financial processes to support the department’s operations, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Ensure adherence to AXA Group financial standards, internal policies and regulatory requirements. Provide strategic financial insights to support decision‑making related to programs, operations and resource allocation. Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, tax advisors and other partners to facilitate audits and fiscal reviews. Support the migration or enhancement of financial systems and tools to improve efficiency and data integrity. Manage the legal and fiscal documentation required to operate the entity GIE AXA Université. Coordinate contract management and support procurement activities to ensure financial and operational compliance. Coordinate and Monitor Financial Performance Monitor department budgets, analyse variances and prepare reports to inform management. Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget and multi‑year strategic forecasts, collaborating with relevant stakeholders. Track financial KPIs and develop dashboards to provide actionable insights. Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. Ensure timely and accurate invoicing processes in relation with AXA entities, managing invoicing tracking and operational activities. Contribute to financial engineering of future learning programs and support pricing and resource allocation decisions together with program managers. Manage internal purchase order systems and support software migrations or updates impacting financial processes. Ensure Compliance and Risk Management Maintain internal control policies and procedures aligned with AXA standards and regulatory frameworks. Manage documentation for legal and fiscal compliance, including international payments and tax requirements. Proactively identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies. Oversee compliance with contractual standards, including review of contract clauses and governance procedures. Ensure all processes and templates are followed, and onboard new team members with relevant procedures to maintain process integrity. Your Profile We’re looking for an experienced finance and controlling professional, passionate about continuously improving our operations and willing to be a strategic partner to our Group Learning leadership team. Technical and Professional Skills Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role, ideally within a corporate or university environment, in an international setting. Strong knowledge of financial statements, accounting, general ledger functions and month‑end/year‑end closing processes. Experience with budgeting, forecasts and variance analysis. Experience with procurement, legal and fiscal topics is a strong plus. Knowledge of French regulation on corporate training is a strong plus. Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial management systems. High attention to detail, process‑oriented mindset and data‑driven approach. Fluent in English; French would be highly appreciated. Soft Skills and Competencies Strong organisational and multitasking skills, capable of managing multiple priorities. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross‑functional team in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders (internal experts from other Group departments, back‑office support team, external vendors, project managers…). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Analytical thinker with problem‑solving capabilities. Demonstrates energy, motivation and a proactive attitude. Why Join Us A responsible company, towards people, 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 workplace, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home. In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply? #J-18808-Ljbffr