Financial Controller

AXA; Paris; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A major global insurer in Paris seeks an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial management for GIE AXA Université. Responsibilities include developing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and providing insights for decision-making. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in budgeting and forecasts. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and engage with various stakeholders. Join us to make a positive impact in our organization and the world.

Prestations

Flexible work arrangements

Internal mobility programs

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional passionate about improving operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and month-end closing processes.
• Experience with procurement and fiscal compliance.

Responsabilités

• Oversee financial management of GIE AXA Université.
• Develop and maintain financial processes for budgeting and reporting.
• Coordinate compliance and risk management strategies.

Connaissances

Financial Controller experience

Budgeting and forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Advanced Excel proficiency

Fluent in English

Analytical skills

Formation

Relevant degree in finance or accounting

Outils

Financial management systems

Description du poste

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you? Then come and change the world with us!

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

You will join the Group Learning team, who support people and business growth at AXA. Within this Department, you will be part of the transversal team, reporting directly to the Group Head of Learning.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Your work environment

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

Your Job And Daily Missions

Join AXA’s Group Learning team to shape the future of learning across a global organization. You will oversee the financial management of the legal entity GIE AXA Université, providing critical insights, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making to support the department’s efficiency.

Define and implement the 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, analyze 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 the 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 related to 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, in an international environment.
• 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 organizational 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

You Will Join

• A responsible company, towards people, including 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 company, 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?