Senior Analyst FP&A
Paris, FR, 75008
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.
At the core of a Group leading the electrical distribution market, you will join a dynamic and diverse team driving change in financial monitoring and strategic decision-making. As an FP&A Senior Analyst, you play a pivotal role within the Group’s financial department, supporting general management and business units. You will monitor and analyze financial performance, support acquisitions, and act as a business partner to drive value creation across the organization.
Main Responsibilities
- Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Analysis
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- Prepare and consolidate monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term plans for your scope.
- Analyze actual vs. forecast results, identify variances, and provide actionable insights to management.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare management dashboards.
- Deliver reporting and contribute to the preparation of documents for Group management committees.
- Business Partnering
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- Act as a preferred contact point between local financial teams, business units, and the Group’s financial department.
- Collaborate with operational teams and senior management to provide financial insights and challenge assumptions.
- Support non-financial stakeholders (e.g., data and transformation, supply chain, sustainability) with financial analysis and decision support.
- Transversal Projects & Continuous Improvement
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- Participate in transversal projects with group functions, including the setup of new reporting tools, design of new metrics, and automation of recurring processes.
- Contribute to the modernization of financial processes and tools, including the introduction of professional AI solutions.
- Other Expected Contributions
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- Work closely with the Group consolidation team and finance systems administration IT team.
- Ensure compliance with Group deadlines and reporting standards.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required
Profile
- Master’s degree (bac+5) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; engineering background appreciated.
- 7-10 years’ experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or audit, ideally in an international environment.
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills; experience in M&A analysis is a plus.
- Advanced Excel and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with BI tools (Power BI or others) and EPM systems (One Stream, Tagetik, or others) .
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Soft Skills
- Rigorous, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders.
- Energetic, supportive, and enthusiastic team player who proactively shares ideas.
- Relational and pedagogical qualities, especially in remote and transversal contexts.
- Ability to act with a Group perspective (define/instruct/explain/coordinate/iterate).
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 organization - 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 an HR member
- Interview with the Manager
- Interview with the N+2
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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