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Junior Financial Analyst – M/W H/F/X

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Milan, +1

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 6-24 months of experience, C2 Italian, C1 English, strong analytical skills, IFRS knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. Collaboration and organization are key.
  • You will analyze business, liquidity, and cost drivers, gather data for management reports, and assist in budgeting and defining the bank's financial trajectory under supervision.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in Corporate Finance, Accounting & Economics
  • Preferable: 6 to 24 months of experience as Junior financial analyst in a bank or in a top consulting firm as member of an audit team dedicated to banks/financial institutions.
  • Italian: C2
  • English: C1
  • French: asset
  • Corporate Finance background and financial modeling skills
  • Robust knowledge of IFRS accounting principles
  • Basic understanding of Basel III/IV regulations
  • Microsoft Office 365 suite
  • Proficiency in spreadsheets and databases
  • You have strong analytical skills
  • You have excellent verbal and written communication/presentation/reporting skills
  • You can give simple explanations on complicated subjects
  • Rigorous, you have a sense of priorities and are highly organized
  • You enjoy team working and you are collaborative
  • Reliability, thoroughness, and transparency are your strong capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the business, liquidity and cost drivers underlying the activity of SGSS Spa, gathering data from various sources to provide clear and effective management reporting to the relevant functions within the Bank
  • Contribute elements to define the budgeting exercise and support the Team in designing the expected financial trajectory of the Bank, under the direct supervision of the Head of Accounting & Reporting and the CFO

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Junior Financial Analyst at SGSS S.p.A.?

The primary responsibility of the Junior Financial Analyst is to contribute to the production of local financial statements and the SG Group accounting package, as well as analyze business, liquidity, and cost drivers to provide effective management reporting.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree with a major in Corporate Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required. Preferably, candidates should have 6 to 24 months of experience as a Junior Financial Analyst in a bank or a top consulting firm focused on banks/financial institutions.

What language skills are necessary for this role?

Candidates must have proficiency in Italian (C2), English (C1), and French is considered an asset.

What technical skills are expected from candidates?

Candidates should possess a background in Corporate Finance, financial modeling skills, robust knowledge of IFRS accounting principles, a basic understanding of Basel III/IV regulations, and strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, spreadsheets, and databases.

What behavioral skills are required for this position?

Candidates should have strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to simplify complex subjects, a sense of priorities, organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to reliability, thoroughness, and transparency.

Is prior experience with IFRS accounting principles necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates should have a robust knowledge of IFRS accounting principles as part of the technical skills required for this role.

How does SGSS S.p.A. view diversity and inclusion?

SGSS S.p.A. is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of various characteristics that could lead to discrimination.

What is the company culture like at SGSS S.p.A.?

The company culture at SGSS S.p.A. emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the positive impact of employees' initiatives, with a focus on creating a supportive and caring environment for growth and development.

Are there opportunities for employees to engage in community service?

Yes, employees at SGSS S.p.A. have the opportunity to dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions, including sponsoring individuals in need and participating in financial education initiatives for young apprentices.

What is the approach of SGSS S.p.A. towards career development?

SGSS S.p.A. values career development and provides a stimulating environment where employees can grow, develop their expertise, and contribute positively to the company's objectives.

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Mission & Purpose

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale and its teams seek to build, day after day, together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 members of staff in 66 countries and supports on a daily basis 25 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors around the world by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions. The Group is built on three complementary core businesses: - French Retail Banking which encompasses the SG and Boursorama brands. Each offers a full range of financial services with omnichannel products at the cutting edge of digital innovation; - International Retail Banking, Insurance and Financial Services, with networks in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and specialised businesses that are leaders in their markets; - Global Banking and Investor Solutions, which offers recognised expertise, key international locations and integrated solutions. Societe Generale is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Refinitiv Diversity and Inclusion Index, Euronext Vigeo (Europe and Eurozone), STOXX Global ESG Leaders indexes, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index (World and Europe).