Senior EU Accountant - Multinational Close & IFRS Expert

YouGov France SASU; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

YouGov France SASU is seeking a highly autonomous Senior Financial Accountant to support financial operations across multiple European entities, including France, Nordics, Benelux, Italy, and Spain. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality financial reporting, coordinating close cycles, and maintaining strong controls with minimal rework.

The successful candidate will own end-to-end accounting processes, liaise with Shared Service Centre, and assist the European Financial Controller with

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred
• 5–8 years’ experience in financial accounting, audit, or controlling
• Experience working across multiple European entities in a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and European GAAP frameworks
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end financial processes independently
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with systems such as SAP or NetSuite
• Fluent in English (Italian or Spanish a plus)

Responsabilités

• Financial Reporting & Close Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities
• Prepare accurate, structured financial reports for Group Finance
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations, proactively flagging issues
• Operations & Controls Manage day-to-day interaction with the Shared Service Centre (AP, AR, intercompany, reconciliations)
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment with reporting deadlines
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to corporate policies
• Ensure data integrity across systems and entities
• Planning & Analysis Support and execute the forecasting process, consolidating inputs across the region
• Deliver revenue, margin, and variance analysis, providing a solid foundation for business performance reviews
• Track KPIs and prepare reporting packs for senior stakeholders
• Stakeholder Management Act as the primary operational contact for Sales and Operations teams
• Support the Controller with briefing materials and act as deputy when required
• Coordinate audit fieldwork and act as the main operational contact for external auditors
• Manage relationships with local tax advisors, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions

Connaissances

Financial accounting

IFRS knowledge

Excel

SAP

NetSuite

Multi-country coordination

Audit support

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Formation

Degree in Accounting

ACA/CPA

Professional qualification

Outils

SAP

NetSuite

Description du poste

YouGov France SASU is seeking a highly autonomous Senior Financial Accountant to support financial operations across multiple European entities, including France, Nordics, Benelux, Italy, and Spain. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality financial reporting, coordinating close cycles, and maintaining strong controls with minimal rework.

The successful candidate will own end-to-end accounting processes, liaise with Shared Service Centre, and assist the European Financial Controller with