Senior Controller - Business Analyst F - M. H/F Axens

Axens Presentation :

Axens group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics, all natural gas treatment and conversion options along with water treatment and carbon capture. The offer includes technologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. Axens is also specialized in Carbon Capture. Axens is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain, from feasibility study to unit start-up and follow-up throughout the entire unit life cycle. This unique position ensures the highest level of performance with a reduced environmental footprint. Axens global offer is based on highly trained human resources, modern production facilities and an extended global network for industrial, technical supports & commercial services.

Axens combines the friendliness of a company on a human scale and the influence of a multinational environment whose customers are spread over more than 85 countries.

Axens is an IFP Group company.

As part of the Controlling Department based in Rueil-Malmaison, you will report to the Controller in charge of Equipment and Project Licensing activities. In this role, you will act as a key business partner, responsible for Group reporting, financial performance analysis, and data-driven decision support. You will play an active role in the digital transformation of Finance, leveraging modern tools (Power BI, data analytics, AI initiatives) to improve reporting, efficiency, and business insights.

Missions:

Your main missions will be as follows:.....

Group Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Prepare and deliver monthly financial dashboards for top management (Executive Committee, Head Office)
• Analyze Group financial performance and provide actionable insights and recommendations
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced KPIs and dashboards across business dimensions (geography, clients, products, etc.)
• Enhance reporting using Power BI and data visualization tools

· Promote best practices and continuous improvement in the use of HFM, Hyperion, and SmartView to enhance consolidation and reporting processes.

Closing, Forecasting & Business Partnering

• Participate in the monthly closing process in SAP
• Ensure compliance with Group financial standards and procedures
• Monitor project financial performance with Project Managers
• Act as a business partner to operational teams to support decision-making
• Contribute to budget, forecasts, and long-term strategic planning (Business Plan)

Digitalization & Data Transformation

• Drive initiatives to automate and streamline reporting processes
• Promote the use of data analytics and BI tools within Finance
• Contribute to the integration of AI / advanced analytics in financial processes
• Improve data quality, accessibility, and governance
• Act as a bridge between Finance and IT/Data teams

Subsidiaries Oversight

• Oversee and support smaller international subsidiaries
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of:
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide guidance to local finance teams
• Contribute to Board-level presentations

Continuous Improvement & Ad Hoc

• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Update and formalize controlling procedures, preparation of different finance group instructions (Budget, Business Plan..)
• Support the evolution of financial systems and tools
• Perform ad hoc analyses for management