BUSINESS CONTROLLER

Capital Fund Management (CFM); Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Fund Management (CFM) is seeking a finance professional to bolster its financial planning and budgeting efforts. The successful candidate will help develop budgets, forecast revenues, and monitor performance against key metrics.

Ideal applicants will have at least 5 years of experience in management accounting and corporate finance, along with a Master’s degree. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management accounting or corporate finance.
• Rigorous attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial planning tools to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and monitor budgets aligned with business objectives.
• Optimize cash investments and monitor liquidity.

Skills

Management accounting

Corporate finance

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

AI optimization

Education

Master's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients. We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.

This role sits within finance and reports to the Head of HR & Finance.

Missions

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Build and maintain financial planning tools to support strategic decision‑making
• Develop annual budgets aligned with business objectives
• Forecast annual revenues on a monthly basis
• Forecast annual expenses (including staff costs) on a quarterly basis
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and identify root causes of variances
• Identify trends and patterns to inform future planning
• Create internal monthly and annual management reports covering:
• Revenues, expenses, and profitability by business line
• Headcount and staff cost analysis
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics
• Provide actionable insights to support management decision‑making
• Present financial performance to senior management and stakeholders

Cost Management & Optimization

• Monitor operating costs across all departments
• Identify and quantify cost‑saving opportunities with implementation roadmaps
• Analyze profitability by investment strategy, product line and client segment
• Control expenses through variance monitoring and process improvements
• Support process efficiency initiatives to optimize resource utilization

Treasury & Cash Management

• Optimize cash investments to maximize returns while managing risk
• Optimize FX positioning to manage currency risk and capture gains/losses
• Monitor liquidity and working capital requirements
• Forecast cash flow requirements

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with business units to understand operational drivers and financial impact
• Support operational and transformation projects with financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with audit and compliance teams on control frameworks

Profile

• Master's degree (Business School or Engineering School, Corporate Finance)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in management accounting, corporate finance or similar role in banking/asset management
• Rigor, attention to detail, analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication (synthesis)
• Use of AI to optimize existing processes

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success. CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.