Global Tech Controller: Finance & Cost Optimizer

Permanent Contract - Global Tech Controller (M/F/X)

Reporting directly to the Tech & Digital Reporting Controller, this position is responsible for managing and monitoring Tech costs and performance, building and implementing a new controlling model, and contributing to financial evaluations of strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Closings and Reporting Management
  • Oversee monthly and annual accounting closings, including preparing accrual entries.
  • Generate financial reports compliant with Group formats and deadlines.
  • Ensure the quality and timeliness of all closings.
  • Monitor and analyze Tech Capex and Opex.
  • Manage intercompany re‑billings.
  • Conduct analyses and provide essential commentary.
• Tech Budget and Forecast Management
  • Participate in constructing budgets and revised forecasts, collaborating with Tech managers.
  • Review and challenge assumptions to ensure forecast credibility.
  • Ensure timely data submission according to Group‑defined formats and deadlines.
• Tech Cost Control and Monitoring
  • Ensure reliable financial data and cost visibility.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Tech expenditure commitment and validation procedures.
  • Supervise and validate commitments and expenditures.
  • Provide tools for cost monitoring and enhancing financial transparency.
  • Proactively propose cost‑saving initiatives and alert on overruns.
  • Use time‑tracking information for invoicing and analysis.
  • Monitor key Tech Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their economic impacts.
  • Contribute to improving visibility and transparency of financial data.
• Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
  • Implement optimized processes to enhance administrative task efficiency.
  • Contribute to file rationalization, improving data quality, and developing analysis tools.
  • Participate in continuous improvement of financial tools.

Prerequisites / Qualifications

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of proven experience in IT controlling or a similar financial role.
• Strong understanding of financial challenges within an IT environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (data reporting, pivot tables); SAP expertise is a plus.
• Experience in financial modeling and consolidation.
• Autonomous, rigorous and with a strong affinity for IT tools/systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Thriving in an international and multicultural environment.
• Fluent English required.

Job Details

Contract type: Permanent (CDI). Location: La Défense (Paris area).

Benefits

• Community where authenticity is embraced.
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth.
• Work that brings fulfillment, inspiring the industry and clients.

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