Financial Analyst

Taranis; Paris; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An investment and asset management firm is looking for a finance professional based in Paris. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting processes, validate budgets, and contribute to the development of financial models. A Master’s degree in finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience is required. Proficiency in Excel and Power BI is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of the African market and renewable energy is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in audit, finance consulting, or corporate role.
• Proficient and confident in using Power BI.
• Knowledge of African market and renewable energy is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with department heads to gather and consolidate budget inputs.
• Produce accurate consolidated financial reports for management.
• Implement quality controls to ensure the integrity of financial data.

Connaissances

Financial modeling

Budget analysis

Proficiency in Excel

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

MS Office applications

Proficient in Power BI

Formation

Master’s degree in finance, business, engineering, or related field

Outils

TM1 tool

ERP systems

Description du poste

Overview

Taranis acts as the investment and asset management division of the Perenco Group, dedicated to supporting sustainable development through four distinct funds. These include Taranis Carbon Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in technologies aiming to accelerate carbon circularity, Taranis Energy for Africa, Taranis Decommissioning Fund, and Taranis Nature-Based Solutions—all contributing to the core commitment of driving sustainability across various sectors.

While the primary location for this role is London, it may also be based in Paris.

Responsibilities

Budget and planning

• Collaborate with department heads to gather and consolidate budget inputs.
• Validate and analyse budget submissions to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Reporting

• Produce accurate consolidated financial reports for management in a timely manner on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis (Budget, Forecasts, Actuals, Ad Hoc).
• Proactively contribute to designing and improving the financial reports of the company.
• Create dashboards and visual presentations to communicate financial performance to stakeholders.

Data quality

• Implement quality controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and ensure the accuracy of reporting.
• Collaborate with the teams to ensure the consistency of extra-financial data in financial reporting (investment projects, operating costs, etc.).

Process Evolution and Optimisation

• Proactively contribute to the continuous development of financial models and implement automation solutions to optimize and enhance the efficiency of the reporting process.
• Undertake analysis in the sector to monitor and access financial reporting tools and techniques whilst identifying best practices to meet industry standards.
• Modernize reporting tools by offering new visualization and publication solutions (Power BI reports for example).
• Document the processes linked to the various financial reports.

Adhoc missions

• Participate in the development and deployment of financial projects within the group (continuous updating of the TM1 reporting tool, P2P solution, ERP migration, development of internal tools in conjunction with the IT team, etc.).
• Provide general task support to other members of the finance team to help meet company goals.

Building Financial Models for projects

• Design and construct detailed financial models using Excel or specialized software.
• Create templates for cash flow projections, profit and loss (P&L) statements, and balance sheets.
• Integrate assumptions about costs, revenues, financing, and risks.
• Develop dynamic models with scenarios and sensitivity analysis capabilities.

Financial Structuring

• Evaluate and model various financing options (e.g., debt, equity, grants).
• Determine the optimal capital structure for the project.
• Assess the cost of capital and its implications for project returns.

Qualification and Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the field of audit, finance consulting or corporate role.
• Master’s degree in finance, business, engineering, or related field.
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualifications are a plus but not essential.
• Proficient in the use of information systems: spreadsheets, databases, ERP, etc.
• Strong command with all MS Office applications.
• Proficient and confident in using Power BI.
• Knowledge of the TM1 tool is a plus.
• Knowledge of African market and renewable energy is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly collaborative and team oriented.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to anticipate and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to think analytically, strategically and be hypercritical in all findings.
• Meticulous and consistent.
• Flexible and adaptive in their approach to work.
• Proficiency in French and in English