Finance Trainee (m/f) - English Speaker

Job description

Be part of the ALEBS Evolution: Accelerate Innovation, Empower People Since 2019, ALEBS (Air Liquide Europe Business Services) has evolved from a startup project into a global powerhouse. Over the past years, we have become the beating heart of Air Liquide’s operational success, driving efficiency and excellence across the globe. Why Join Us ? We don’t just offer a job; we offer a seat at the forefront of the future. Our mission is clear: ● Operational Excellence: We are pioneering the next era of business services by re-engineering and automating processes with RPA and Generative AI. ● Our DNA of Care: We believe that high performance thrives in a culture of wellbeing. We prioritize your physical and mental health. ● Future-Leader Engine: With our "Grow with GBS" initiative, we don’t just hire talent—we groom the future leaders of the Air Liquide Group. Who We Are: We are a vibrant community of 439+ experts representing 33 nationalities. From Europe to Africa, the Middle East, and India, our diversity is our greatest asset. When you join ALEBS, you aren't just joining a service center; you are joining a global movement where innovation meets humanity. Ready to accelerate your career in an environment where your impact is felt worldwide? Join ALEBS and grow with us. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? As a “Finance Trainee (m/f) English Speaker” at ALEBS, during 9-12 months you will drive operational excellence across our core pillars: Record-to-Report (R2R), Order to Cash (O2C), Treasury Operations, Intercompany (Interco) Coordination and Accounts Payable (AP). You will execute core accounting and cash management workflows, ensure journal accuracy and balance sheet integrity, and deliver a continuous improvement initiative to streamline a financial close or reconciliation routine. Key Learning Objectives: R2R & Month-End Close: End-to-end execution of recurring journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and financial close support under GAAP/IFRS standards. Order to Cash (O2C): Assist in managing customer orders, billing, and payment reconciliation. Treasury & Liquidity Operations: Daily bank statement reconciliations, cash positioning, payment/receipt processing, and input modeling for liquidity forecasts. Intercompany Matching & Settlement: Cross-border trade/non-trade balance reconciliation, discrepancy resolution with global finance counterparts, and netting setup. Process Optimization: Applying lean financial principles to automate manual Excel/ERP tasks and document standardized accounting procedures. Accounts Payable (AP): Support vendor invoice processing, match purchase orders to goods receipts and reconcile supplier statements to ensure timely and accurate disbursements. Are you a MATCH? What are we looking for? Graduated with a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related. Mandatory English . Passionate about collaborating with people from different cultures. Open-minded and ready to adapt to a new environment and ways of working. Appetite for challenges and eager to drive changes in the organization. What do we offer? Your Career Matter´s : Clear career development within a global industry leader. Participating in meaningful projects that contribute to our position in the industry. Networking opportunities in an international environment. Enriching experience with on-the-job learning. Hybrid working model and flexible environment. Competitive compensation package (Health insurance, meal allowance, etc.). Experience Air Liquide’s BeActEngage culture. 👉 Ready to power your career in Finance? Apply today! Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.