Junior Financial Controller - Apprenticeship

Job Summary

Are you pursuing a career in corporate finance and looking for an internship that helps you develop your analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills? Join a dynamic, international group listed on the Paris Stock Exchange with over a billion dollars in annual revenue. This is your opportunity to thrive in a fast‑paced environment where financial insights drive strategic decisions. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.

About the Team

Our FP&A team is based in Massy (91). Our primary objective is to provide the General Management and the Board with financial statements reflecting business and management perspectives. Your main contacts will be accounting teams, business controllers, and support staff (HR, Legal, Communications, etc.) across France and abroad (USA, UK, APAC).

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in producing management reports for monthly, quarterly and annual closings, on historical performance and forward‑looking financials (forecasts and updates) mainly for Corporate and Group Function scope.
• Participate in monthly financial closings with defining accruals, provisions and analytical entries.
• Support the FP&A team in conducting ad‑hoc analyses (costs, KPIs, variances, etc.) as needed by management or for ongoing projects.
• Prepare presentations for quarterly, yearly performance review and forecast updates for strategic committees (Board committee, Investment committee).
• Contribute to improving and structuring the team's tool files, particularly by formatting and organizing data to facilitate future analyses.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Solid fundamentals in finance and accounting.
• Structured and rigorous thinking, attention to detail.
• Analytical and summarization skills.
• Good verbal and written communication in English and French.
• Curiosity, open‑mindedness and proactivity.
• Excellent time management skills and respect for deadlines.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Proficient in the basic functions of Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Interest in Information Systems (ERP/Hyperion).
• Proficiency in French.
• Apprenticeship contract for 2 years.

Preferred

• Previous internship experience in accounting or controlling.

Benefits

• Compensation depends on your apprenticeship/internship contract.
• Employee savings plans available (PEE – PERCOL).
• Access to the company cafeteria at a subsidized rate.
• Reimbursement of 50% of public transportation costs in Île‑de‑France (Navigo pass).
• Access to company committee benefits (CSE advantages).
• Health insurance, public transport partly covered, home‑office available.

Additional Information

Starting date: From September 2026.