Senior Business Analyst - Accounting Team France

Contenu de l'offre Senior Business Analyst - Accounting Team France chez Steelcase

Who we are: Steelcase was founded as an office furniture maker, and we've evolved into the global leader in workplace solutions. We apply our insights to the intersection of space, technology, and furniture, helping individuals and teams in leading companies around the world to have a better day at work. We pursue innovation, strive for sustainability and develop insights in every part of our business.
Why people choose to work with us: Let's start with the cool workspace - after all, that's our business. But that's just one of the ways we help people like you do their best work. We encourage curiosity and critical thinking; we embrace well-being in its broadest sense, and we provide mentoring and inspiration at every step of your career journey.
Overall Objective We are looking for an experienced finance professional for our EMEA accounting department. By working closely with the French accounting manager, you will support him on the accounting activities for the French perimeter and ensure the compliance regarding the US GAAP and French GAAP rules. You will also be involved in more global accounting projects and processes at an EMEA level.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Support the French compliance topics (payroll accounting, tax, projects, etc...) and work closely with business partners (plant controller, OPEX controllers, legal and HR teams…) Support monthly and quarterly closing activities and processes Participate in the French financial statements and legal documentation preparation Be the contact and support of the French subsidiaries’ accounting teams Coordinate the business Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls and maintain the SOX matrix updated in accordance with process and business evolutions Assist auditors for the external audit Lead some punctual financial audits to ensure accounting compliance & accuracy over EMEA entities Be part of EMEA projects to ensure harmonization between the different EMEA entities
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
Skills/Abilities
Solid understanding of accounting principles and finance fundamentals, including US and French GAAPs Advanced level of broad analytical skills Problem solving and decision-making skills Pro-active and able to work effectively within a multi-functional and cross-cultural team Project management skills Communication skills – demonstrate good presentation skills. Is proactive in building positive relationships among team members and other functions Self-motivated, positive attitude and a team player
Education/Experience
Bachelor or master’s degree in finance/accountancy or equivalent At least 3 years of previous experience, ideally in an international organization Good Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel. SAP would be a plus Fluent in English and French. German is a plus.
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