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Financial controller
The financial controller occupies a strategic position at the heart of the company. This job combines technical expertise in accounting with a global vision of financial management. Do you want to be part of this promising career? Discover a job that combines rigorous analysis and strategic management in finance and accounting.
The business
What is a Financial Controller?
Its role
You will oversee the entire financial management of a company with expertise and constant vigilance. Your main task is to optimise profitability by analysing balance sheets, sales figures and cash flows. You guarantee the legality of financial transactions while identifying areas for improvement.
Its field of action
As a Financial Controller, you will work in companies of all sizes, from SMEs to large groups. You will work closely with general management, accounting departments and operational teams to steer financial performance.
Your expertise positions you as a key contact for senior management. You will work in direct liaison with the external auditors and take part in management committees to help inform strategic decisions through your financial analysis.
The functions
What does a Financial Controller do?
Your day-to-day work as a financial controller is punctuated by a variety of tasks combining management control and strategic steering.
You analyse the company’s accounting and financial data
You draw up budget forecasts and monitor their implementation
You check that the accounts comply with regulatory standards
You optimise financial management and accounting processes
You draw up financial reports for management
You identify budget variances and propose corrective action
You take part in the monthly and annual closing of accounts
You advise management on investments and financing
Qualifications
Qualities and skills needed to be a good Financial Controller
In-depth technical skills
Your expertise in accounting and management control forms your professional foundation. You have a perfect command of accounting standards, reporting tools and financial management software, enabling you to analyse economic health accurately.
Analytical and analytical skills
You excel at interpreting complex data to identify hidden issues. Your ability to turn figures into strategic recommendations makes you a valuable advisor to business leaders.
Communication and pedagogy
You are good at explaining financial concepts to non-specialist audiences. Your good interpersonal skills will enable you to get your recommendations accepted and unite your teams around budgetary objectives.
The benefits
What are the advantages of working as a Financial Controller?
As a financial controller, you are at the heart of the company’s strategic decisions. Your expertise contributes directly to the economic performance and sustainability of organisations. This role gives you a global view of the business and a tangible impact on collective success.
Your specialisation in financial management guarantees that you will be highly valued on the job market. You’ll enjoy a high degree of autonomy in your analyses and excellent prospects for advancement to positions such as administrative and financial director, group finance manager or chartered accountant.
Remuneration
Financial controller: salary and career development
The job of financial controller offers attractive and progressive remuneration. 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 €50,000 to €65,000, and to €95,000 for senior profiles.
In addition, there are often significant benefits: performance bonuses, company car in some companies, extra time off and profit sharing. Your career prospects will take you into finance departments or strategic positions in management consulting.
Up to
95 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How do I get to be a Financial Controller?
Our training courses
INSEEC offers you a number of excellent career paths to become a financial controller, from baccalaureate level to high-level specialisations in finance and accounting.
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