Financial Controller

EPEX SPOT; Paris; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid Working Conditions

Training Opportunities

Career Path

Internal Mobility

Leadership Journey

Résumé du poste

A European energy company is seeking a Financial Controller based in Paris. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, preparing budgets, and conducting variance analysis. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP. This position offers flexibility with a hybrid working policy, fosters a collaborative culture, and promotes continuous personal development.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of accounting and business concepts.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Minimum 5 years of combined accounting and finance experience.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Ensure accuracy for monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership for investment decisions.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Accounting knowledge

ERP systems proficiency

Excel

Collaborative mindset

Formation

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

CPA or CMA certification

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Join the EPEX SPOT Team: Innovate, Collaborate, Thrive

Job Summary

We are seeking a Financial Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting and strategic financial planning. You will join a European Controlling team reporting about 8 entities (IFRS) based in France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Collaborating with all departments to create comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and financial models, you support executive decision-making through insightful financial analysis and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and business plans
• Conduct variance analysis and identify key performance drivers
• Support business units, provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance
• Oversee cost control initiatives and identify efficiency opportunities

Reporting & Compliance of financial statements

• Ensure accuracy for monthly and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS/GAAP
• Present financial reports to the management team and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls and financial proceduresEnsure compliance with local tax regulations and statutory requirements
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors

Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership and operational teams
• Provide financial guidance for investment decisions, pricing strategies, and business cases
• Develop and track KPIs to measure efficiency, profitability, and growth
• Drive cost optimization and resource allocation strategies
• Support M&A activities, due diligence, and integration processes if applicable
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team

Key Requirements

Hard Skills

• In-depth understanding of accounting and business concepts
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable conclusions.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP would be much appreciated) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Soft Skills

• Team player with a strong collaborative mindset
• Strong business acumen, customer orientation and strategic mindset.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Effective communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders

Language Skills

• Fluent English (written and verbal)
• French or German would be a plus

Education and Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant),
• Minimum 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience

Location

Your work location will preferably be Paris, with no specific restriction amongst other EPEX offices locations and an attractive hybrid work policy.

Who Are We?

The European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT SE operates physical short-term electricity markets in Central Western Europe, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Nordics and in Poland. Furthermore, EPEX SPOT newly offers local flexibility markets solution and Guarantees of Origin auctions, to foster the integration of renewable energy sources and to enhance the engagement of consumers and producers in the power market. The heart of our business is to bring together electricity supply and demand across Europe. We shape the future of the European power market by supporting decarbonization, decentralization, digitalization and contributing to the global energy transition toward a sustainable future.

At EPEX SPOT, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture where every team member can thrive. Our core values— trustful teams, innovation & agility, and customer centricity— are the foundation of everything we do. Diversity is the cornerstone of our way of working, reflected in how we face challenges and work together as unique individuals to build a stronger organization.

Our DNA is embedded in continuous improvement via constructive feedback, collaboration among colleagues and transparency culture. We believe in true leadership, supporting our vision towards the energy transition, as well as the development of our People.

At EPEX SPOT, you'll be part of a passionate, talented, and international team dedicated to shaping the future of the European power market. Our offices and inclusive workplaces throughout Europe celebrate diversity and support our employees to unfold their full potential.

We offer a decentralized working system with an appealing Home Office and Hybrid Working setup, serving individuals’ self-determination of working conditions. Our goal-oriented, trustworthy, and flexible approach, given our multicultural environment, allows our employees’ to find a suited work-life balance. We strive for leadership development and provide the right support through an active and modern remote and hybrid teamwork.

We provide numerous career opportunities within the company and within EEX Group, granting a platform for continuous growth that puts you in the driver’s seat of your career.

We are proud of our commitment to gender equality, demonstrated by our strong performance in the gender-equality-index-at-epex-spot. Our HR strategy focuses on our People and Organization, enhancing both motivation and employability, while equally developing individuals’ skills.

Join us at EPEX SPOT and become part of a forward-thinking company where your contributions will make a significant impact, for the energy transition as well as for your career!

Discover more about us and explore career opportunities at https://www.epexspot.com/en

Benefits of working with Us

• Hybrid Working Conditions: We offer you the flexibility of working from home or other locations for the best possible work-life balance.
• Training Opportunities: We invest in your continuous development with a dedicated annual training budget to enhance your skills through various upskilling programs and initiatives.
• Career Path: We support your career aspirations with clear pathways for advancement within the company and the EEX Group.
• Internal Mobility: We offer and support the possibility to explore new roles within the company to expand your skills and experience.
• Leadership Journey: We promote a culture of recognition and reward with the EPEX SPOT leadership journey that encourages everyone’s progression and development.