Finance Specialist

About the Role

As a Finance Specialist, you will take ownership of financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making and ensure the financial success of our initiatives. As a business partner for local leaders, you will prepare and review business cases, track and validate financial impacts, conduct trend analyses, and create detailed financial reports. You will be based in Paris as part of our Finance team. This team collaborates closely with firm functions to ensure we operate in compliance with local regulations.

Who You'll Work With

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• A five-year degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, or economics is required.
• 5+ years of professional experience, preferably with exposure to financial analysis or a related field.
• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency with financial tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) is essential; experience in efficient data management and familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., SAP, SAC) would be a plus.
• Resilience under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial tracking methodologies.
• Sensitivity in handling confidential information, with a commitment to upholding the highest professional and process standards.
• Ability to work on-site at our Paris office.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English with the ability to present findings clearly and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders; business level communication skills in French is a plus.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Business Case Preparation
• Trend Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Accounting Principles
• Microsoft Excel
• SAP/SAC Reporting
• Stakeholder Communication