International Business Partner – America H/F - 2024-8447

Missions

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure financial control (monthly closings, budget exercises and 3-year plan, reforecast exercise during the year) for a dedicated scope of countries in the America region (North America, Peru, and Chile).
• Propose solutions to continuously improve the reporting process (construction methodology, reporting support and storyline) and for the analysis of all relevant performance indicators.
• Understanding and appreciation of the business in the different countries under supervision, their markets, dynamics and competitive environment.
• Manage financial analysis of strategic projects for the scope (business development, reorganisation, etc.) and make recommendations. Review and challenge BP tenders provided by countries in a very dynamic market with many BD opportunities.
• Ensure the communication between Corporate teams and subsidiaries. Report on local issues by ensuring smooth communication with local CFOs.
• Work closely with the America COO and act as point of contact in the subsidiaries by supporting operational teams in their strategic approach.
• Participate in transversal projects to improve financial performance (Leap, cash control, etc.) and operational efficiency (IT projects, office transformation, etc.).

DETAILS

• Coordinate and support subsidiaries for which he/she is responsible in the preparation and monitoring of their budgets and 5-year plan. Report risks and opportunities present in these forecasts to the Lagardère Travel Retail Executive Committee.
• Produce financial studies and make recommendations to the Lagardère Travel Retail Executive Committee about specific projects (company takeovers, investment projects, market analyses, valuation reviews, establishment of business models, etc.).
• Analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Make suggestions on the business developed by the subsidiaries and their scope of activities.
• Assist and support the America COO on the financial and business issues of the subsidiaries he/she supervises, including recommendations and advice.
• Interact with all other departments/persons in the Corporate Finance team (Group LTR CFO, IBP, BD, Treasury, Consolidation, etc.) and other departments (Transformation Office, Business Lines, etc.).

Profile

Education requirements: Master’s degree in business or engineering.

Professional experience: 5 years of professional experience in audit/transactions services/corporate or business controlling. Interest in the retail sector. Status: Executive.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Soft skills:• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, consultancy posture (in relation with operational teams and executives). It is important to find the right positioning/approach depending on country.• Analytical and synthesis skills• Proactivity and anticipation skills• Curious, ability to work in a multicultural environment• Strategic and business thinking
• Technical skills:• Fluent in English (both written and oral, day‑to‑day working language) and in Spanish (ideally)• Proficient with Microsoft Office and with IT systems• Organizational and time management skills• Data analysis, processing of accounting and financial information

Location and contract

Position based in Levallois with 2 days of home‑office per week possible.

Type of contract: CDI

Contract start date: 15/07/2024

Localisation: France, Île‑de‑France; Ville: Levallois

We believe an inclusive and diverse culture can help businesses and people thrive. At Lagardère Travel Retail, we are committed to creating a work environment where our people can fulfill their potential and be themselves and to support each and everyone of them in achieving their ambitions. We welcome and consider all applications regardless of their background and can ensure all candidates a fair and equal treatment.

Meta Information

Métier: Finance / Comptabilité / Gestion