Senior Consolidation Expert – Group Finance

Korn Ferry; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international organization is searching for a Senior Consolidation Expert to enhance its Group Finance team in Paris. This strategic position involves ensuring the integrity of consolidated financial reporting in compliance with IFRS. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, and proven experience in group consolidation. Fluency in French and English, alongside advanced Excel skills, is essential for this dynamic role focusing on stakeholder collaboration, financial reporting, and regulatory monitoring.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field.
• Experience in group consolidation in a multinational setting.
• Proficient in IFRS and consolidation tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in both French and English.
• Attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate financial data collection across subsidiaries.
• Manage consolidation entries and ensure IFRS alignment.
• Guarantee the accuracy of consolidated information.
• Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated accounts.
• Analyze financial variations with clear explanations.
• Support audits and timely report delivery.
• Issue consolidation guidelines to finance teams.
• Liaise with shareholders and management for refinements.
• Provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Stay updated on IFRS and ensure compliance.
• Implement best practices for financial governance.
• Contribute to consolidation activity internalization.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Connaissances

Group consolidation experience

Strong command of IFRS

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Adaptable

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Formation

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Description du poste

A dynamic and fast-growing international organization is seeking a Senior Consolidation Expert to join its Group Finance team. This strategic position plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities, in full compliance with IFRS standards.

The successful candidate will lead the statutory consolidation process, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to finance transformation initiatives aimed at optimizing reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

🧩 Group Consolidation Oversight

• Coordinate financial data collection across subsidiaries and business units
• Manage consolidation entries and ensure alignment with IFRS and internal standards
• Guarantee the accuracy and consistency of consolidated financial information

📊 Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated accounts
• Analyse financial variations and provide clear, insightful explanations
• Support audit processes and ensure timely delivery of financial reports

🤝 Stakeholder Collaboration

• Issue consolidation guidelines and instructions to local finance teams
• Liaise with shareholders and senior management to review and refine reporting
• Provide financial insights and trend analyses to support decision-making

📚 Regulatory Monitoring

• Stay informed on IFRS updates and ensure full compliance
• Implement best practices and maintain high standards of financial governance

🚀 Project Participation

• Contribute to internalization of consolidation activities
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support finance initiatives linked to organizational growth and expansion

Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• Proven experience in group consolidation within a multinational environment
• Strong command of IFRS and consolidation tools
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Fluent in French and English
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced setting