Senior Financial / Cost Controller

Avec plus de 75 ans d'expérience et un réseau international exhaustif, Coface est un acteur mondial de premier plan de l'assurance-crédit et de la gestion des risques. Coface est également un expert reconnu de l'information d'entreprise, de la caution, du risque politique, du recouvrement de créances et de l'affacturage. Nous aidons nos clients à sécuriser leurs activités pour construire des entreprises plus performantes, en toute confiance

We are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to join our Group Finance team, which is responsible for monitoring the financial performance of Business Information division.

This person will be responsible for overseeing the monitoring, analysis, and optimization of costs that impact Business Information profitability.

As the point of contact for all cost-related matters, including product costs, this person will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and transparency of costs.

Main Responsibilities

1. Budgeting, forecasting & business planning

• Lead monthly / quarterly closing and annual budget planning in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor actuals versus plan, analyze deviations and their drivers and recommend measures to ensure plan achievement
• Develop financial targets and recommendations within the strategic and operational planning and forecasting process

2. P&L ownership (bottom line)

• Monitor and analyze all cost lines of the P&L, including intercompany recharges
• Ensure accurate tracking of actuals vs. budget vs. forecast
• Provide clear explanations of variances, trends, and underlying drivers

3. Cost & margin analysis

• Develop and maintain detailed production cost models (unit costs, cost per product, etc.)
• Identify cost drivers, optimize levers and efficiency gains
• Provide consolidated analysis of profitability and margins for customers and products

4. Transfer price monitoring

• Manage global transfer price monitoring and ensure transparency
• Work closely with operational teams to understand processes, volumes, and cost drivers

5. Process & control improvement

• Strengthen cost control processes, financial governance, and internal controls
• Improve data quality and automation where possible
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Finance tools, methodologies, and best practices

Profile & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in management control, financial controlling, or FP&A
• Strong exposure to cost controlling, ideally in financial services
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proactive, structured, autonomous, and results-oriented mindset
• Proven experience managing and analyzing complex P&Ls
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools; experience with BI tools is a strong asset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior and non-financial stakeholders