Group Senior Financial Controller

Making trade happen : ensemble, faisons bouger le commerce! Chez Coface, nous faisons bouger le commerce au quotidien. Nos 5 200 experts, représentant plus de 80 nationalités dans 58 pays, partagent une même raison d'être : aider les entreprises à naviguer dans l'incertitude en leur donnant les moyens de prendre les bonnes décisions et de commercer plus intelligemment dans un monde complexe. Avec près de 80 ans d'expérience à l’échelle mondiale, nous offrons aux entreprises une gamme complète de solutions : assurance-crédit, services d'information, recouvrement de créances, assurance Single Risk, cautionnement, affacturage... Autant de solutions qui reposent sur notre patrimoine unique de données, les technologies de pointe, l'innovation et une profonde connaissance de l'économie mondiale. Rejoindre Coface, c'est faire partie d'une organisation internationale à taille humaine, où vos idées comptent. Nous encourageons une culture basée sur l''apprentissage, la collaboration et l'inclusion, où vous vous verrez confier des responsabilités et pourrez concrètement mesurer l'impact de vos actions. Façonnez l'avenir du commerce mondial avec nous. Soyez l'un des prochains Happeners à nous rejoindre ! Your mission Within the Group Management Controlling team, you will be integrated in a team of 5 financial controllers responsible for commercial controlling & strategic finance. In this role, you will partner with the operations teams on productivity and be responsible for measuring the financial impacts of these actions. Your key responsibilities 1. Productivity Performance Management & Operational Partnership Act as the financial partner to Operations teams, providing close support in measuring the financial impact of operational efficiency actions at global, regional and local levels. Coordinate quarterly performance reviews with Operations, ensuring transparency, data accuracy, and alignment on financial outcomes. 2. Strategic Plan Reporting Collect detailed actuals from countries, business units, or initiative owners and ensure their accuracy and quality. Coordinate quarterly performance reviews with Operations and Strategy, ensuring transparency, data accuracy, and alignment on financial outcomes of the different strategic intiatives. 3. Shared Service Centers (SSC) Financial Performance Management Oversee the financial performance of Shared Service Centers, working closely with SSC leaders and the central SSC team. Monitor and analyze SSC P&L, providing insights on cost structure, efficiency drivers, and budget adherence. Support SSC management in reviewing cost allocation methodologies and ensuring transparency toward internal stakeholders. Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for the SSC perimeter, coordinating with regional and global finance teams. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Foster strong relationships across Finance, Operations, Strategy, and Shared Services to promote collaboration and data consistency. Act as a key contributor to continuous improvement initiatives within the financial controlling processes. Drive automation and standardization of reporting tools and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Support ad-hoc financial analyses to assist senior management in strategic decision-making. Experience & Background 5 + years of experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A, or Business Finance, ideally in an international and multi‑entity environment. Experience in the insurance industry is a plus. Experience working closely with Operations, Shared Service Centers, or cross-functional teams. Technical & Analytical Skills Excellent command of financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting. Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, data modeling) and data visualization tools (Power BI). Solid understanding of P&L structures, cost allocation mechanisms, and budgeting/forecasting processes. Leadership & Soft Skills Strong business partnering mindset, able to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders at all levels. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create clear, executive-level narratives. High level of rigor, attention to detail, and autonomy. Education & Languages Master’s degree in finance. Fluency in English and French is required.