Apprenticeship - Finance Business Analyst

Job Description:

ABOUT US

We are the engine of (COMPANY NAME), responsible for the day-to-day running of the global business and delivering solutions vital to its future. By harnessing the potential of new technologies, from the cloud to AI, we're helping to move the world forward - and offering you plenty of opportunities to shape the career you want, while helping to reshape (COMPANY NAME).

CONTEXT

The Finance function within (COMPANY NAME) Group Operations is undergoing a transformation related to the organization, moving from a regional / local one to a global, standardized and simplified one with common tools and processes.
The Finance function manages operating expenses of around EUR 1.5 billion within (COMPANY NAME) Group Operations (approximately 8,000 staff). It is composed of around ~150 people (mainly internals) across global geographies (15 countries / 16 legal entities) and organized around 3 main global functions (directly reporting to Group Operations CFO) - Controlling, Accounting and Finance Transformation.

YOUR FUTURE CONTRIBUTION

In this context, you will join the Finance Transformation department composed of 14 international employees whose main mission is the harmonization, simplification and modernization of GO's financial tools and processes. The scope of this function is global and covers 14 countries (Germany, Belgium, Spain, United States, France, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, United Kingdom, Singapore, Swiss)

Reporting to a Transformation Project Manager, your main missions will be to:
- Manage end-to-end projects (framing, implementation, monitoring) in connection with the implementation / improvement of Finance IT tools
- Co-facilitate workshops with several countries (discussion group, working group)
- Put in place various levers to raise awareness and guide employees on the main target financial processes and tools
- Take part in the animation of the tool user community by promoting good practices

You will be particularly dedicated to the improvement and deployment of the contract tool of (COMPANY NAME) GROUP OPERATIONS with its internal (COMPANY NAME) customers. This tool is based on a Salesforce platform and soon will move to SAP S/4 HANA.

Skills you will be developing throughout the program:
- Analytical way of solving problems
- Ability to work in a complex and international environment
- Project management skills
- Mastering the functioning of corporate finance and finance transformation implementation, and particularly the contracting and customer invoicing processes
Your Profile

Business skills:
- Excellent proficiency using Microsoft office 365 pack (Excel, Powerpoint)
- Process oriented
- Solution driven with agile methodology
- Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
- Ability to document finance processes for project implementation

Transversal skills:
- Coordination and communication skills are mandatory
- Ability to work in autonomy
- Team spirit required
- Dynamic and curious

Technical skills:
- Quick adaptability to new IT tools
- Database management basic skills
- IT project management
- Knowledge and prior experience of working with Salesforce or SAP S/4 HANA will be a plus
- Knowledge and prior experience of working with Power BI will be a plus

Language skills:
- Proficiency in English is mandatory
- Proficiency in French will be a plus
About (COMPANY NAME)

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working with 105 million customers, we've created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we're nurturing a culture of
respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join (COMPANY NAME) and you'll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You'll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.
About the Entity

(COMPANY NAME) is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at (COMPANY NAME) Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.
We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.
We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.
At (COMPANY NAME) Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:
* State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
* State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
* High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with (COMPANY NAME) entities
What We Offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we're committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued