Financial Controlling Analyst

AXA; Paris; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) is seeking an Analyst to support monthly financial and operational reporting for regional markets. You will help monitor performance, prepare analyses, and collaborate with Group Management Committee members.

The role emphasizes coordination across entities, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. We value analytical rigor, a proactive mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management in a multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the insurance industry.
• Good understanding of finance and reporting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, reporting and data tools, as well as AI tools.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Initiative and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Ability to build and maintain an effective information network across different levels.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to organise, analyse and synthesise information.
• Ability to present findings and outcomes clearly and concisely.
• The Analyst is expected to have at least some initial experience in the financial services industry.

Responsabilités

• Prepare monthly reporting covering financial and non-financial performance indicators.
• Provide regular updates on business performance and budget execution.
• Forecasting, financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Coordinate dialogue with entities on financial and strategic matters (budget, forecast, Strategic Plan).
• Organize and support monthly reporting production and assist entities in delivering information.
• Support transversal processes like budget prep, strategic plan, target setting, and cost monitoring.
• Analyse and challenge financial and business information reported by entities.
• Identify risks and uncertainties that could impact results for the Group.
• Participate in discussions and decisions with financial impact; support strategic forecasting and targets.
• Contribute to strategic projects and the new operating model implementation.
• Ensure effective coordination with entities and central functions.

Description du poste

Why AXA?

At AXA, we work together every day for human progress by protecting what matters. It’s a foundation of our actions, our strategy, and the way we collaborate across the Group. Every day, we contribute to human progress in a way that is practical, responsible, and meaningful, creating a shared sense of direction, commitment, and collective impact that connects people across teams, countries, and roles.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

As one of the world’s leading insurers in the protection of property, people, and assets, AXA brings together 154,000 employees and contributors across 50 countries, serving over 95 million customers worldwide.

As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is deeply engaged in social and environmental initiatives and actively promotes an inclusive culture where every voice matters, differences are valued, and everyone is encouraged to grow through our strategy Care and Dare.

About AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA)

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) brings together the Group’s corporate functions and plays a central role in shaping and driving AXA’s global strategy. It supports subsidiaries worldwide by ensuring strategic alignment, governance, operational and technical excellence, consistency of standards, and the sharing of best practices across the organization.

With nearly 1,000 employees representing 45 nationalities, the headquarters embodies AXA’s strong international culture and offers a dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment: where global impact meets everyday teamwork.

If these ambitions resonate with you, come and help shape the future of protection with us!

Within the Group, you will join the Group Performance Management department

The main objectives are to support the Group and its entities in setting, monitoring, and delivering ambitious financial performance to be achieved through sustainable levers and adequate actuarial practices, through (i) profitability and premium sufficiency measurements for all business units (ii) adequacy and sufficiency of the Technical Provisions, (iii) efficiency of the reinsurance purchases.

Within this Department, you will be part of the team covering US, Japan and Hong-Kong business units, Holding companies and Expenses.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The main mission of the Analyst is to assist the relevant Regional Head in monitoring the Markets he/she is in charge of for the Group Management Committee with the objective of informing key stakeholders of the performance of the entities on a monthly basis, provide relevant recommendations to improve business performance and monitor the implementation of strategic decisions.

Therefore, The Analyst Is Expected To

• Participate to the preparation of the monthly reporting covering financial and non-financial performance indicators;
• Provide regular updates on business performance and budget execution;
• Participate to forecasting, financial planning and budgeting processes;
• Coordinate dialogue with entities on financial and strategic matters (including budget, forecast and Strategic Plan submissions)

The Main Activities Of The Analyst Are To

• Organize and support the production of the monthly reporting provided by the entities as well as assist the entities in delivering the information if required;
• Support transversal processes of the team (e.g., budget preparation, strategic plan, STIC assessment, target setting, monitoring of the expenses framework)
• Analyse and challenge the financial and business information reported by the entities;
• Identify and report the risks and uncertainties that could materially impact the results of the entities / Group;
• Participate to the discussions and decisions which will have a financial impact for the Group notably forecasting and target setting;
• Contribute to strategic projects that will arise from time to time;
• Proactively support the implementation of the new operating model.

The Analyst must ensure an effective and smooth coordination and communication with the entities and other central functions.

YOUR PROFILE

The key skills and experience expected of the Analyst are:

• Good understanding of the insurance industry;
• Good understanding of finance and reporting principles;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to represent the Group in discussions with operating companies;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, reporting and data tools, as well as AI tools;
• Fluency in English;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds;
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure;
• Initiative and a proactive mindset;
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management;
• Ability to build and maintain an effective information network across different levels;
• Project management skills;
• Ability to organise, analyse and synthesise information;
• Ability to present findings and outcomes clearly and concisely;

The Analyst is expected to have at least some initial experience in the financial services industry.

WHY JOIN US

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?

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: AXA Careers)
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA Group Headquarters, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success.