Group Financial Controller Internship

The
Group Finance
team is called "
PBRC
" (Planning, Budget, Results, Central) and is based in two locations, Paris & Madrid. This department is dedicated to analyzing, commenting, and reporting the financial information that is delivered to Group Management (CEO, CFO and Board of Directors) and to external parties (mostly shareholders, analysts, auditors, and supervisors). This department is reporting to the Group CFO of AXA.

PBRC
is the owner of all major Group Finance processes and responsible for the analysis and monitoring of IFRS and Solvency 2 actual accounts, and to produce the Universal registration document and SFCR. PBRC is also the owner of the accounting policy and definition of the main Group KPI.

Within PBRC, the
Group Consolidation team
oversees the preparation of the Group Financial Statements, internal information on balance sheet, as well as the Solvency 2 Pillar 3 ("S2P3") regulatory reporting on a quarterly basis. This includes regular interactions with entities to review and control the reported information, and to support entities in accounting and consolidation topics. The team prepares instructions, consolidate, and validate the information from entities. The Group Consolidation team has interactions with other Group teams (Norms, Actuaries, Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Performance management, Legal and Investment & ALM teams), as well as with other key external stakeholders such as auditors and supervisor.

The
Group Consolidation
team is made of Controllers based in Madrid under the supervision of the Head of Consolidation team. Each controller oversees some specific transversal topics and is the key contact point of contact for some entities. This requires an effective relationship with entities and strong interactions with the other Group teams.

GENERAL MISSION
The Mission Is To Perform (under The Supervision And Guidance Of Its Manager) The Control, Analysis, And Delivery Of The IFRS Balance Sheet And Related Elements. Notably

• Participate to the IFRS closings and projects:

• Preparing work files for the analysis and the controls of the reporting, using Group's consolidation tool and Excel

• Participate in the analysis of the balance sheet or other subject matter, run the reconciliation of intercompany operations

• Interact with other Group departments, allocated Group Entities, provide support and assistance, answer questions; ensure that the entity understand and applies Group instructions; improve the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of the entity submissions

• Participate to the quarterly / annual Solvency 2 Pillar 3 closing and projects:

• Analyze and validated, challenge consolidated information reported by subsidiaries for Solvency 2 reporting templates (QRTs)

• Prepare the Group synthesis taking in charge some subject matter covered
• Participate to the review of the S2P3 reportings

Level Of Education Required
Final semesters/recent graduate/postgraduate in engineering school or business school

Technical Skills Required

• Good knowledge of Office tools, specifically Excel
• Fluent English is mandatory
• Basic knowledge of accounting, IFRS or Solvency 2
• Basic knowledge of financial market instruments

Soft Skills Required

• Autonomy and initiative
• Organized and rigorous
• Good inter-personal skills and team spirit
• Ability to work in international environment

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
Why AXA? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning

One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you? Then come and change the world with us

Building on the international culture and shared values of the AXA Group, the headquarters (GIE AXA) brings together our core corporate activities. By joining GIE AXA, you become part of a strategic entity within the Group, directly contributing to the success of our global initiatives. Located in the heart of Paris in the 8th arrondissement, the headquarters provides guidance and support to subsidiaries worldwide, ensuring the coordination and monitoring of the Group's strategy, standards, and commercial approaches, as well as the sharing of best practices. With approximately 1,200 employees and a diverse international culture (45 nationalities), it offers a rich and stimulating environment to work in.

WHY JOIN US?
Because We Are

• A responsible organization committed to the well-being of people—employees and customers alike—and to safeguarding our planet.
• A company built on strong, shared values.
• A forward-thinking organization that promotes internal mobility and invests in employee development through ongoing training.
• A rewarding workplace offering numerous benefits (learn more here: Rewards & Benefits | AXA Group)
• A flexible work environment, supporting hybrid arrangements that combine in-office and remote work.

In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?