Consolidation analyst

About AAG


Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands.


The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest worldwide automotive parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network is serving thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 80 Distribution Centers, 2,455 Stores as well as 7,590 Repair Centers.


The AAG has a revenue of 3.1 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more at www.allianceautomotivegroup.eu.


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About The Role


We are hiring a Consolidation Analyst to join our corporate European Finance Team, located in Levallois-Perret and focuses on sales and service for the regional market. We are looking for a business partner that takes an active part in shaping the future of Alliance Automotive in this dynamic and international environment (US & Europe). The role will report to the Head of Consolidation


What You´ll Be Doing


* Participate in quarterly closing activities and contribute to enhancing monthly closing, ensuring the reliability of information and compliance with headquarters' expectations;
* Formalize processes within the framework of SOX controls, coordinate and evolve these controls in connection with internal control teams and the consulting firm accompanying the group.
* Work closely with all subsidiaries of the group (UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, and Poland) by sharing your experience, providing regular support, and conducting any ad-hoc analyses that may be relevant.
* Contribute to the improvement and evolution of the modern, agile, and cross-functional consolidation tool;
* Contribute to process improvement by leading projects to transform the finance function to make organizations more efficient.


What You´ll Need


* A Masters degree from a Business School, university third cycle, or equivalent, you have at least 2 years of experience in finance, ideally within a Big 4 audit firm. This will have allowed you to acquire great rigor and technical skills in accounting and finance.
* Agile, you have a good analytical mindset, impeccable rigor, and organization. You want to be in a dynamic context where you can make an impact.
* You enjoy working in a team and have a collective approach.
* Autonomy, curiosity, and a thirst for learning, you will be able to make proposals and communicate effectively with all your stakeholders.
* You are sensitive to challenges and enjoy being among the best while maintaining great humility.
* You have an affinity for ERP and consolidation tools (such as One Stream/HFM or SAP BFC). Excel proficiency is a plus.
* Adavanced English, both written and verbal in order to communicate with subsidiaries.BA or Master of Business Administration or an equivalent with 3 years of experience in a finance position.


Our Offer To You


* Employment in an International, multi-cultural, dynamic, fast growing company.
* International scope & responsibility combined with exciting projects.
* High degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom for ideas.
* Personal development and career progression opportunities.
* Flexibility and hybrid working model.