Financial Controller - Retail (Lyon, France)

ARCHIMED; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading investment firm in Lyon is seeking a highly analytical Financial Controller to oversee Net Asset Values of retail-focused investment funds. This pivotal role involves ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insights into fund performance, supporting investor reporting and audit coordination. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial analysis background, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments. Fluency in French and English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in financial controlling or audit, specifically within retail funds.
• Previous exposure to retail fund operations and reporting frameworks is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and establish the Net Asset Values (NAV) of investment Funds.
• Act as liaison with external auditors during reviews.
• Perform detailed financial analysis including EBITDA adjustments.

Connaissances

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Location : Lyon, France

About ARCHIMED

With offices in the US, Europe and Asia, ARCHIMED is a leading investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Its mix of operational, medical, scientific and financial expertise allows ARCHIMED to serve as both a strategic and financial partner to North American and European healthcare businesses.

Prioritized areas of focus include Healthcare IT, MedTech, Pharma Services, Life Science Tools & Biologic Services, Biopharma Products, In Vitro Diagnostics, Consumer Health. ARCHIMED helps partners internationalize, acquire, innovate and expand their products and services.

Over the last twenty years, ARCHIMED’s leadership team has directly managed and invested in over eighty small to large-size healthcare companies globally, representing over €50 billion of combined value. ARCHIMED manages €7 billion across its various funds. Since inception, ARCHIMED has been a committed Impact Investor, both directly and through its EURÊKA Foundation.

The Team:

• An international team (British, French, German, Italian, Portuguese…) with complementary education and experience in the investment, medical, scientific, strategic and operational sectors
• Composed of alumni from: INSEAD, Berkeley, Georgetown, Bocconi, HEC Paris, Ponts et Chaussées, ESSEC, Imperial College, Dartmouth, etc.
• Professional backgrounds: Private Equity (3i, Siparex, USS Ltd, Barings, capiton), Consulting (A.T. Kearney, Bain, McKinsey), M&A (Lazard, EY, KPMG, PwC), Industry (Biotronik, Cerba, Pharmacy, Veterinary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our Finance department. This role is pivotal in overseeing and establishing the Net Asset Values (NAV) of our retail-focused investment Funds, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight into fund performance. Your work will directly support investor reporting, audit coordination, and cross-department collaboration with investment and investor relations teams.

NAV Establishment & Fund Oversight:

• Gather legal, financial, and accounting documentation to accurately establish the NAV of managed Funds.
• Monitor the performance and activities of investment vehicles, including involvement in semi-annual valuation processes and legal compliance.

Financial Analysis & Fund Performance:

• Perform detailed analysis including EBITDA adjustments, IRR, exit scenarios, performance ratios, and other KPIs.
• Evaluate portfolio companies’ performance and provide actionable insights to senior management.

Audit & Compliance:

• Act as the liaison with external auditors during quarterly and annual reviews.
• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures and compliance with IFRS & US GAAP standards.
• Support tax compliance (French and international), recharges, and reporting.

Collaborate with Investor Relations & other functions/departments.

Cross-Functional Support: Present financial and legal information clearly and accurately to internal and external stakeholders.

Experience Required :

• Minimum 5 years in financial controlling or audit, specifically within retail funds or retail-focused private equity firms
• Previous exposure to retail fund operations and reporting frameworks is strongly preferred.

Skills Required:

• Strong financial analysis capabilities with experience in valuation techniques and fund metrics.
• Solid accounting foundation; familiarity with consolidation, multi-GAAP reporting, and fund structuring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with financial reporting tools is a plus.
• High level of autonomy, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Languages:

• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).

International experience would be a plus.