Senior Financial Controller

About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 112,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 71 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

Financial Controller

The role of the Financial Controller, dedicated for Global Operations, is to ensure the accuracy of the service line financial results. Main areas of responsibility are: Group Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, financial KPIs analysis.

As a Financial Controller within Global Operations, your typical tasks will include:

• Prepare financial reports, on a regular basis, according to statutory regulations and corporate accounting policies;
• Work together with the accounting department for the monthly, quarterly, annual closing;
• Ensure that the financial records are accurate and complete;
• Analysis of financial KPIs: revenue, costs, gross margin, operating margin, productivity, etc.;
• Assist and contribute to the production of annual budgets and monthly/quarterly financial forecasts;
• Monthly analysis of the Actual figures vs. Budget and deliver proper explanations for the variances incurred;
• Collaborate with each Business Unit Manager and create a link between operation and financial KPIs;
• Obtain the business understanding in order to be able to adapt to the company dynamic environment;
• Ensure that the decision makers in the Company understand the financial implications of the actions taken;
• Making sure that all the report delivered are in accordance with the Group Reporting Guidelines;

Desired profile:

• Educational Background:  qualification in accountancy/finance
• Knowledge: Understanding IFRS principles and P&L analysis
• Previous Experience at least 2 year of experience in controlling area or financial analysis;

Required skills:

• Demonstrate the ability to priorities daily tasks in a rational manner both individually and for the team as a whole;
• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative;
• Personal drive to achieve and exceed targets and support others in achieving targets;
• Flexible and adaptable attitude;
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure;
• Takes a positive approach to dealing with changes;
• Makes realistic decisions about the best solution to pursue;
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables;
• To be able to communicate with stakeholders on a day to day basis via telephone/Teams, email and face to face in a clear, caring, courteous and professional manner;
• Advanced English language skills, both writing and speaking;
• MS Office (Excel – advanced skills, PowerPoint, Word);
• SAP and other financial tools;

Here at Atos, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Across the globe, we have created a variety of programs to embed our Atos culture of inclusivity, and work hard to ensure that all of our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute and feel that they are exactly where they belong.