Job Summary
We are seeking a Financial Controller with a strong expertise in financial reporting and performance monitoring. As part of the European Controlling team covering around eight entities under IFRS across France, the Netherlands, and Germany, you will ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting. You will collaborate with multiple departments to produce reliable monthly closings, statutory reports, dashboards, and management presentations. Your work will provide essential insights to support executive decision‑making, ensure compliance, and strengthen internal governance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and business plans
- Conduct variance analysis and identify key performance drivers
- Support business units, provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance
- Oversee cost control initiatives and identify efficiency opportunities
Reporting & Compliance of financial statements
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure the production of accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Prepare and structure management reporting packages, including dashboards, performance indicators, and ad‑hoc analyses.
- Consolidate financial information across all entities and ensure consistency of accounting treatments.
- Present clear, structured, and insightful financial reports to management, operational teams, and group stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls, documentation, and standard operating procedures related to reporting activities.
- Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate external audits, serve as primary point of contact for auditors, and manage audit documentation.
Financial Modelling & Business Case Construction
- Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business opportunities into structured financial frameworks
- Ability to build end-to-end business cases for investment or strategic decisions, including NPV, IRR, payback period and scenario analysis
- Ability to structure financial models that are decision-ready --- clear assumptions, sensitivity tables, and executive-facing outputs
Key Requirements
Hard Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting, controlling, and reporting concepts, especially under IFRS.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable conclusions.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP would be much appreciated) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Soft Skills
- Team player with a strong collaborative mindset
- Strong business acumen, customer orientation and strategic mindset.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Effective communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders
Language Skills
- Fluent English (written and verbal)
- French or German would be a plus
Education and Experience
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant),
- Minimum 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Location
Your work location will preferably be Paris, with no specific restriction amongst other EPEX offices locations and an attractive hybrid work policy.
Who Are We?
The European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT SE operates physical short-term electricity markets in Central Western Europe, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Nordics and in Poland. Furthermore, EPEX SPOT newly offers local flexibility markets solution and Guarantees of Origin auctions, to foster the integration of renewable energy sources and to enhance the engagement of consumers and producers in the power market. The heart of our business is to bring together electricity supply and demand across Europe. We shape the future of the European power market by supporting decarbonization, decentralization, digitalization and contributing to the global energy transition toward a sustainable future.
At EPEX SPOT, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture where every team member can thrive. Our core values--- trustful teams, innovation & agility, and customer centricity--- are the foundation of everything we do. Diversity is the cornerstone of our way of working, reflected in how we face challenges and work together as unique individuals to build a stronger organization.
Our DNA is embedded in continuous improvement via constructive feedback, collaboration among colleagues and transparency culture. We believe in true leadership, supporting our vision towards the energy transition, as well as the development of our People.
Why join EPEX SPOT?
At EPEX SPOT, you'll be part of a passionate, talented, and international team dedicated to shaping the future of the European power market. Our offices and inclusive workplaces throughout Europe celebrate diversity and support our employees to unfold their full potential.
We offer a decentralized working system with an appealing Home Office and Hybrid Working setup, serving individuals' self-determination of working conditions. Our goal-oriented, trustworthy, and flexible approach, given our multicultural environment, allows our employees' to find a suited work-life balance. We strive for leadership development and provide the right support through an active and modern remote and hybrid teamwork.
We provide numerous career opportunities within the company and within EEX Group, granting a platform for continuous growth that puts you in the driver's seat of your career.
We are proud of our commitment to gender equality, demonstrated by our strong performance in the gender-equality-index-at-epex-spot. Our HR strategy focuses on our People and Organization, enhancing both motivation and employability, while equally developing individuals' skills.
Join us at EPEX SPOT and become part of a forward-thinking company where your contributions will make a significant impact, for the energy transition as well as for your career!
Discover more about us and explore career opportunities at https://www.epexspot.com/en
Benefits of working with Us
- Hybrid Working Conditions: We offer you the flexibility of working from home or other locations for the best possible work-life balance.
- Training Opportunities: We invest in your continuous development with a dedicated annual training budget to enhance your skills through various upskilling programs and initiatives.
- Career Path: We support your career aspirations with clear pathways for advancement within the company and the EEX Group.
- Internal Mobility: We offer and support the possibility to explore new roles within the company to expand your skills and experience.
- **Leadership Journey:**We promote a culture of recognition and reward with the EPEX SPOT leadership journey that encourages everyone's progression and development.