Chargé d'études et réalisation de projet - Finance H/F

The FPM (Finance Project Management) department manages the portfolio and delivery of IT-related projects, oversees the Finance Information System roadmap and data model, and manages business configuration of Finance applications.

You will join the Current to Target Ledger (CTL) team within the Accounting Transformation (ATR) division. ATR covers the tools and Finance functions used to record banking transactions in accounting systems and feed Finance and Risk reporting tools.

Reporting to the head of ATR/CTL, you will lead the operational delivery of Finance activities for your project portfolio, within agreed timelines and IT and business budgets and under the defined governance framework.

Main responsibilities

• Collect and synthesize Finance and Risk requirements across business stakeholders, from accounting principles and data reconciliation processes to downstream Finance and Risk reporting.
• Formalize the expected project deliverables for the Finance workstream, including scoping notes, business requirements, testing strategies and reports, and committee materials.
• Manage testing phases from preparation through execution, including test strategy, test specifications and acceptance testing, and follow developments through production release.
• Support Finance business teams with change management and ensure complete project implementation.
• Work with business and IT architects to ensure architecture choices align with Finance Information System principles and target-system initiatives.
• Provide temporary support to the other four products in the division when required.

Education and experience

Postgraduate degree or equivalent, preferably from a business school, engineering school or university, with a specialization in Finance or Accounting. Six to ten years of experience is required. Experience in Finance, an interest in analytical topics and a strong interest in Data-related subjects are expected.

Skills

• Good knowledge of corporate and investment banking products, challenges and operations.
• Proficiency with office tools including Access, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A broad functional understanding of the Finance Information System and its upstream data feeds is an advantage.
• Listening skills, critical thinking, autonomy, rigor, transparency, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and present to different stakeholders.
• Operational language proficiency is required for regular written and spoken use.

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group. It supports major companies and financial institutions with their development and project financing. The bank operates in a multicultural environment across more than 30 international locations and promotes collaboration, innovation, openness, diversity and inclusion.

Employees may work remotely where their role is eligible. Crédit Agricole CIB also offers professional development, mobility opportunities, employee benefits and onboarding support.