Head of Planning and Management Control

Crédit Agricole SA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB is seeking a seasoned planning and management control professional in the US with extensive CA-CIB experience. You will oversee monthly closes, P&L forecasts and annual budgeting for Head Office, while coordinating forecasts and inquiries from CFO and management teams.

The role requires deep GAAP/IFRS expertise, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a track record in leading multi-location teams. Hybrid work arrangements in the US are available.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Expertise in Essbase.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CA-CIB.
• Group organizational structure knowledge.
• Strong understanding of accounting norms and standards (GAAP / IFRS).
• Expertise in CA-CIB Management Control norms and standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly close meetings and oversee monthly P&L forecasts for ALM used in Head Office hedging of NY results.
• Manage J-15 quarterly forecasts and other forecasts for Head Office.
• Coordinate and produce the annual budget for Head Office and CFO inquiries as needed.
• Ensure proper monthly bonus accruals for USA operations.
• Process monthly closing entries for Financing activities.

Skills

CA-CIB knowledge

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Essbase

Job description

The Planning and Management Control department produces comprehensive reports for Head Office and local managers, delivers monthly commentaries on CA-CIB Americas activities, and coordinates annual budgets. The team controls regional expenses, manages expense allocations, handles forecasting, and processes monthly closing entries for Financing activities while serving as the primary interface between local business lines, support functions, and Finance on all finance-related matters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly close meetings and oversee monthly P&L forecasts for ALM used in Head Office hedging of NY results
• Manage J-15 quarterly forecasts and other forecasts for Head Office
• Coordinate and produce the annual budget forHead Office and CFO inquiries as needed

Operational Management:

• Ensure proper monthly bonus accruals for USA operations
• Processes monthly closing entries for Financing activities
• Serve as key FIX contact for CUSO Management,
• Prepare monthly CUSO recharges and semi-annual billing, responding to inquiries as needed
• Manage and develop a team of9professionals across three locations
• Delegate effectively and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration

Key Internal Contacts

• CA-CIB New York CFO
• Management Reporting teams in Paris
• US Management Committee members
• Other Finance Teams,
• US IT, HR and Risk departments

Salary Range:$190K-$240K

Geographical area

America, United States Of America

City

hybrid

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Qualifications & Experience

Education:Bachelor's Degree (required)

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  Expertise in Essbase
• Comprehensive knowledge of CA-CIB
• Group organizational structure,
• Strong understanding of accounting norms and standards(GAAP / IFRS)
• Expertise in CA-CIB Management Control norms and standards

Level of minimal experience

11 years and more

Experience

Experience:10-15 yearsof relevant professional experience

Analytical & Decision-Making:

• Strong ability to analyze and summarize complex information
• Effective prioritization and autonomous work capabilities
• Excellence in decision-making and issue resolution
• Proven ability to work successfully in team environments
• Strong delegation and cross-disciplinary cooperation skills
• Capacity to develop team members
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments
• Ability to lead a department transformation project (IT Tools, reporting support...)
• Ability to structure an activity conducted from different locations (organization, policy and procedure...)

Languages

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)
Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.
We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.
As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.
Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.
We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.
Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.
By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.
All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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*By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025