Finance Controller

Finance Controller (F/M)

[Paris]

**This** is **Worldline**

We are the innovators at the heart of the payment technology sector, shaping how the world conducts transactions. The solutions our team implements today are the outcomes of the growth of millions of businesses of tomorrow, ranging from your local coffee shop to startups and international banks, from Paris to San Francisco. We have a global presence, spanning all sectors of commerce across the world. Just as we assist our clients in accelerating their business, we are committed to helping our employees accelerate their careers. Together, we are shaping the evolution

**The O**pportunity**

The Financial Controller will be working with different operating units and across borders in several geographical areas and several entities.

The position is part of the Central Group controlling Team and report to the Global Function Controlling manager.

**Day-to-Day Responsibilities**
- Monthly Closing:

- **Prepare and oversee the monthly financial closing processes for GSF & LSF**, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- **Develop and maintain templates to track accruals** for the closing period.
- **Conduct variance analyses** comparing actuals to budget and previous year figures.
- Preparation of Business Reviews:

- **Create a slide deck for the monthly Business Review** tailored for the dedicated functions.
- **Provide in-depth analysis of actual financial results**, and prepare forecasts for P&L cost base.
- **Monitor Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) baselines** to ensure labor costs are controlled.
- **Coordinate regular meetings** **with key stakeholders** (including GSF controller, function heads, and local business controllers) to discuss costs and financial forecasts.
- **Present monthly reports to top management**, including members of the Executive Committee (ExCom).
- Budget Process:

- **Coordinate with stakeholders to construct the annual budget** for the functions.
- **Lead and guide the budget construction process** across GMUs, sub-functions, and entities.
- **Ensure the consistency and accuracy of the budget submissions.**:

- **Input the finalized budget into the financial system** (AFO).
- Ad Hoc Analysis and Support to GSF Controller:

- **Conduct ad hoc analyses as requested by the GSF controller**.
- **Manage requests efficiently**, bridging gaps between GSF and local controllers as necessary.
- **Assist in reconciling and responding to auditor inquiries.**

**Who Are We Looking For**
- Master degree / business school with specialization in Finance/accounting
- Strong in PowerPoint/Excel is a must.
- SAP skills (FI-CO-CRM-ESS Cats) preferred
- IFRS/IAS knowledge is a plus
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferable in service company, financial institution.
- Excellent analytical skills, rigorous, transparent, attention to details
- Sens of integrity (raising flags, alerts): controlling and challenging
- Sens of business, bringing support and added value to the business
- Good communication skills, being able to present / discuss with top management.
- Flexibility : able to work in complex and changing environment
- Support work under pressure and have energy to meet tight reporting deadlines
- Being result oriented and performance driven, willing to pro-actively propose solutions and enhancements
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Process oriented and ability to manage ad-hoc transversal projects
- Dynamic, agile, good Team Player

**Shape the evolution**

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.