About this role
About Sonepar
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Through a dense network of 100 brands spanning 40 countries, the Group has an ambitious transformation agenda to become the first global B-to-B electrical distributor to provide a fully digitalized and synchronized omnichannel experience to all customers. Drawing on the skill and passion of its 45,000 associates, Sonepar had sales of €23 billion in 2020. Sonepar makes its customers’ lives easier, over the counter, visiting customers, by phone or online, – however we’re needed. Sonepar’s ambition is to become “La Référence” - the standard-setter for all its stakeholders.
🎯 How will you shape our tomorrow
As an IS Finance Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the transformation of the Finance Department by managing critical, cross-functional projects related to tools, processes, and data. Acting as a key interface between business and Transformation teams, you will ensure optimal alignment between functional requirements and technical solutions.
In the initial phase, you will contribute to the strategic replacement of SAP FC with a next-generation group-wide consolidation and reporting platform. Subsequently, you will be involved in further initiatives focused on the implementation or redesign of financial information systems.
Your missions include:
- Leading in parallel cross-functional projects related to financial systems and processes, supporting the Finance Department’s transformation from projects scoping to rollout
- Contributing to the definition of the strategic roadmap for Finance IT systems, ensuring alignment with Sonepar’s specific business challenges
- Coordinating effectively internal stakeholders (Consolidation, Controlling, Countries finance teams, IT) and external partners
- Driving continuous improvement of financial processes including Actual, Budget and Forecast reporting
- Collaborating with Transformation team to identify and implement automation opportunities
- Actively participate in project governance committees
This position offers a strategic opportunity to contribute to the reshaping of EPM landscape within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
You might also support EPM, GRC & Legal business analysts in their day-to-day activities.
🛠️ The experience you bring
- Between 3 and 5 years of experience
- Foreign languages: proficiency in both written and spoken English and French is essential.
- You possess dual expertise in customization of EPM systems and reporting and consolidation processes.
- You have a proven track record on EPM implementation projects
- You possess a strong aptitude for organization and are results oriented
- You have excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- You demonstrate a strong sense of service, active listening, intellectual curiosity, autonomy, and a proactive approach.
- You can manage priorities and unexpected challenges with flexibility and composure.
🌍 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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Other facts
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 $35.2 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.
Sonepar in the U.S.
Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 570 locations nationwide and 12,800 associates.
*Figure converted to dollars from €32.5B at 1.082 EUR/USD average rate.
What you'll do
- The IS Finance Project Manager will lead cross-functional projects related to financial systems and processes, supporting the Finance Department's transformation. They will also contribute to the strategic roadmap for Finance IT systems and drive continuous improvement of financial processes.
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