Entity Description:
Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing market place.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW at Air Liquide?
Part of a team of 3 people, your main responsibility consists in consolidating, analyzing and reporting the E&C financial results and for providing E&C Management and the Group with timely and accurate analysis and information on business performance (Flash, Reforecasts, Targets).
You will be the privileged entry point for various geographic zones (America/India/MF) with transversal reporting of the operation control community. The objective is to be able to have a 360° view of E&C activities in the zone (order intake, project execution, load, resources, financials) and to be able anticipate any risk/opportunities of the centers’ operation that may impact its financial performances. The position is located in France (Charenton) to foster the exchange with a major E&C Center and towards the Head Office in Paris.
In addition to operation tasks, you will also be part of the ALign initiative, working on the replacement/rationalizing of our existing BPC and Power BI reporting by SAP Analytic Cloud together with a new centralized E&C SAP 4/HANA ERP.
Responsibilities & Tasks
During the month-end closing deeply analyze and assess the performance of various Regions/Centers
Detailed variance analysis and commenting for selective Controlling Areas (Workload, Headcount, Project Performance, Provision etc.)
Consolidate the financial results and prepare the Monthly Flash Comments / Operation Review Document
Manage the complete closing process of the E&C Group, including ownership for dedicated E&C Consolidation / Adjustment package (ECGCO)
Identify potential cost savings/efficiencies and implement respective measurements
Strongly contribute to the Financial Planning and Budget Process (Target- and Forecast-Planning), esp. with regard to Project and PEX performance measurement
Execute a highly automatized/programmed reporting towards Head Office via the Group consolidation tool IRIS
Act as key contact towards Head Office with regard to IRIS submission of all E&C Centers (both during closing and planning)
Develop the financial reporting (P+L and Project Controlling) of the future as part of the ALign initiative: update the current tools (SAP BPC) and processes, aiming at improving the efficiency, support in designing and implementing the new reporting solution via SAP Analytic Cloud (SAC)
Are you a MATCH?
Requirements
Completed studies in economics with a focus on finance or controlling, together with a strong technical / IT background
At least 2 to 5 years of professional experience in Operations Control or Controlling in an international industrial environment (preferably Engineering and Construction business)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to multi task for a diverse range of geographic area
Ability to work independently and organize/ manage complex interlinked closing and planning processes
Good communication skills and ability to dialog with management and colleagues of own and other disciplines
Interact in an international environment
Strong knowledge about Power BI, BPC/SAC, IRIS, combined with experience in programming (JAVA script) to support reporting automatization
Technical knowledge in IFRS, preferable with work experience in PoC-Accounting
Strong customer focus and excellent presentation skills
Very good command of spoken and written English
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Skills Required
- Completed studies in economics with focus on finance or controlling and a strong technical/IT background
- 2 to 5 years professional experience in Operations Control or Controlling in an international industrial environment
- Experience in Engineering and Construction business
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex month-end closing and planning processes
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with management and cross-functional teams internationally
- Strong knowledge of Power BI, SAP BPC, SAP Analytic Cloud (SAC), and IRIS
- Experience in programming (JavaScript) to support reporting automation
- Technical knowledge of IFRS
- Work experience in PoC-Accounting
- Strong customer focus, excellent presentation skills and very good spoken and written English
Air Liquide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Air Liquide and has not been reviewed or approved by Air Liquide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and life coverage are broadly provided under a global common care baseline that includes inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Dental and vision coverage are present in many locations, and short-term disability provisions have been enhanced.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide at least 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave globally and paid parental leave for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Childcare benefits are available in some countries as part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive bonuses, performance bonuses for exceeding goals, and profit-sharing are integrated into the total rewards structure. Feedback suggests additional earning avenues like overtime can further augment pay in eligible roles.
Air Liquide Insights
What We Do
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 75 countries with approximately 66,400 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
