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Financial control manager
The financial control manager occupies a strategic position at the heart of modern companies. The job of controller combines technical expertise and strategic vision to guarantee financial performance. Would you like to work in finance and accounting? This job offers you autonomy, responsibility and the prospect of advancement to control director positions.
The business
What is a Financial Control Manager?
Its role
The Financial Control Manager is responsible for monitoring and optimising the company’s economic performance. You guarantee the reliability of accounting data and steer the internal audit process. Your job is to develop rigorous control protocols to secure the financial health of the organisation.
Its field of action
As a Financial Control Manager, you will work mainly in an office environment within large groups or international companies. You will work closely with senior management, accounting teams and external auditors to ensure regulatory compliance. Your professional environment will require you to interact with international subsidiaries and various operational departments. This mobility is an essential asset, particularly in international structures where you may be required to travel.
The functions
What are the duties of a Financial Control Manager?
The day-to-day work of the financial control manager revolves around a variety of strategic activities.
You draw up financial control protocols and audit procedures
You supervise the regularity of accounting and treasury operations
You draw up forecast reports based on an analysis of economic data
You identify viable investment opportunities to optimise profitability
You will be responsible for regular reporting to senior management and management bodies
You carry out a regulatory watch to anticipate tax reforms
You determine strategic performance and expenditure indicators
You advise management on investment decisions and financial management
Qualifications
Qualities and skills needed to be a good Financial Control Manager
Technical financial expertise
You have a perfect command of accounting tools, IFRS standards and tax regulations. This technical expertise is the foundation of your professional credibility.
Rigour and analytical skills
Your meticulousness and attention to detail guarantee the reliability of your controls. You analyse complex data to identify risks and opportunities.
Interpersonal and teaching skills
You communicate effectively with all your contacts, from the accountant to the managing director. Your teaching skills make it easy to pass on complex technical information.
The benefits
What are the advantages of working as a Financial Control Manager?
This job puts you at the heart of the company’s strategic decisions. You contribute directly to financial stability and organisational growth. The finance sector offers a constant dynamic with stimulating challenges and a measurable economic impact on overall performance.
Your technical expertise is highly valued on the job market. You will enjoy significant autonomy in the development of your assignments and excellent prospects for career development. After a few years’ experience, it’s natural to move up to finance director, administrative and financial director or audit consultant.
Remuneration
Financial control manager: salary and career development
The job of financial control manager offers attractive remuneration, which rises significantly with experience. At the start of your career, you can expect to earn between €35,000 and €45,000 gross per annum. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to €55,000 and can reach up to €80,000 gross per year.
In addition, there are often significant benefits: variable annual bonuses, profit-sharing and sometimes a company car, depending on the company. Your career prospects will take you to finance director or administrative and financial director positions in large companies.
Up to
80 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How do I get to be a Financial Control Manager?
Our training courses
INSEEC offers a number of excellent courses tailored to the requirements of modern financial control, combining solid theoretical training with practical professional immersion to meet the expectations of companies.
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