What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst, Ops Control & Internal Control position at Air Liquide USA LLC?
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 marketplace.
Air Liquide's ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Operations Control:
Provide financial planning and analysis to support of E&C Americas performance and strategic decisions.
Work in coordination with Frankfurt Global E&C head office, Centre Finance and accounting teams to prepare and consolidate results.
Develop analytical tools to monitor key financial indicators as needed.
Understand trend deviations (e.g. cost increases, activity vs. market)
Assist in the Target, Guidance and Rolling Forecast/ Reforecast processes.
Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and presentations; assist in special projects as needed.
Responsible for aspects of Cost Control, Company Cost & Workload reporting.
Lead the Project Accounting close process at month and year end
Accountable for accuracy and consistency of the data reported and used.
Internal Control:
Provide the 1st Line of Defense (operational management, process owners) with adequate support in the design, implementation and evolution of the Internal Control system.
Provide expertise on segregation of duties, access rights management, compensating controls, delegation of authority, security of payments etc. Evaluate the proper design and execution of controls through a testing program (2nd level controls).
Coordinate the yearly Internal Control self-assessment (Operational SAT on 30 core controls 20 Key Questions), notably considering the conclusions of Internal and External Audits reviews.
Monitor the design, update and implementation of the Internal Control improvement Action Plan, to correct deficiencies identified through Self-Assessment, Internal & External audits, consistently with the yearly orientations and priorities communicated by Group/Hub/Cluster IC.
Raise management and employee's awareness, provide training on Internal Control within your organizational scope.
Contribute to and benefit from the IC network with other Entity/Cluster/Hub/BU Internal Controllers, to share best practices and work on common projects.
General Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or engineering
5-10 year(s) relevant work experience; accounting or finance experience
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; problem solving capabilities and synthetic thinking
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of management/organization
High level of initiative and desire to continuously improve process and performance
Must be organized, possess strong ability to multitask; be an adaptable team player
Extremely proficient with Google tools, some knowledge of PowerBI corporate tools is a plus
Preferred
Experience with SAP ERP system
Experience with Power BI
Experience in EPC project environment
Proficient Excel and Google Sheets experience
Internal / External Audit experience
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.
