Job Description

About Sonepar

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services In 2024, Sonepar achieved sales of €32.5 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets.

Sonepar’s 46 000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations.

www.sonepar.com

How will you shape our tomorrow

Ensure the reliable production of consolidated financial statements for a defined scope by coordinating support to subsidiaries, controlling specific and complex operations, supervising the holdings, and contributing to the Group’s analyses and audit of the accounts.

Main responsibilities :

• Control actual and forecast reporting packages.
• Support subsidiaries to ensure accurate and timely data submission through the consolidation system (SAP FC/BFC).
• Record and review specific consolidation operations assigned to the role.

• Supervise the holdings.
• Handle complex consolidation transactions (acquisitions, mergers, disposals).
• Manage tax processing and fiscal reporting (CBCR/Globe) in coordination with the TAX team.

• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements for the assigned area.
• Monitor and formalize internal files and significant financial events.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly analyses included in the Group’s reporting package sent to management.
• Assist countries during the audit of consolidated accounts and prepare related annexes and presentations.
• Draft instructions and process documents, and participate in IT development projects and consolidation process improvements.
• Train users and contribute to consolidation manuals and documentation

The experience you bring

REQUIRED EXPERTISE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :

• Strong knowledge of consolidation techniques and of processes for financial data restatements/harmonization.
• Solid command of IFRS standards and of accounting and financial information flows within an international Group.
• Expertise in changes in scope (mergers, acquisitions, disposals, liquidations, etc.).

SKILLS :

• Proficiency in SAP FC.
• Strong command of standard office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Professional level of English – other languages appreciated.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Reliability and strong sense of priorities.
• Autonomy and flexibility.
• Team spirit.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders across the Company (Country and Holding Finance departments, auditors, accounting correspondents, etc.), both internal and external.

Work Mode & Location

Hybrid: 3 days in Paris (8ème)

Benefits that await you:

The role - Your daily activities will be interesting, stimulating and varied... No two days are alike!

The organisation - You'll be part of the Sonepar family and share the same values!

The culture - You'll be working in an international environment.

The team - Our dynamic, multidisciplinary, open-minded and talented team is eager to welcome additional skills to continue to meet the challenge.

• 75% reimbursement of your monthly or annual transport pass.
• Swile Ticket restaurant card
• Gym exclusively reserved for the company and made available to employees free of charge.
• Sustainable mobility package
• Health insurance & Welfare
• Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing Bonus.

Recruitment Process

• Interview with the an HR member
• Interview with the Manager
• Interview with a skip‑level

We are interested in knowing you more. Start an exciting new career and enjoy many employee benefits by applying online. Sonepar HQ is thankful for your interest in joining the team, only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

More information on Sonepar:

Website: www.sonepar.com

Twitter: @sonepar

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar/

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