Position Details

• Project: Overall Projects
• Company: Host Broadcast Services France (HBS)
• Department: Finance
• Reports To: Controller Finance
• Place of Work: Based in Boulogne-Billancourt
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Unlimited

Purpose

Controlling is responsible for monitoring the performance of the HBS Group, projects/events and divisions and deliver monthly updates and management reports.

Overall:

• Financial controlling projects, divisions and subsidiaries of the French entities of HBS Group.
• Cooperating and supporting operational functions on projects’ budgeting process.
• Perform the monthly financial Reforecast and Cash Flow Forecast of designated entities
• Assist with the monthly Management reports and any other ad-hoc reports of designated business and/or legal entities and enhance accuracy of Group reported financials
• Understand and explain variances “actual vs. budget” for Business Units/Projects and Divisions of designated HBS entities
• Prepare special reports as needed by collecting, analysing and summarizing information and trends
• Maintain check list and job documents setting out sequences of tasks necessary to perform the job
• Provide assistance and support to the accounting department and other departments of the HBS Group
• Actively support the Senior Manager Controller in his function

Profile

Accounting or controlling background – First experience accepted

BTS, Ecole de commerce

Key Interactions

• All Budget owners
• HBS Accounting, Controlling, HR, Legal

Position Relevant Skills: (Education / Work Experience, IT)

• Degree in Finance, Business Economics/ Administration or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years working experience in Financial Controlling, ideally in an international business environment, with exposure to project accounting and controlling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general accounting practices (French GAAP and/or IFRS)
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel)
• Excellent analytical skill (financial analysis expertise)
• Team player with good communication skills
• Flair for Problem-solving with Own Initiative and Reliable
• An ability to adapt to a dynamic and multicultural environment
• A customer-oriented approach (both internally and externally)
• Capacity for learning / sense of curiosity
• Goes without saying, a great person to work with

Language

• Fluent written and spoken English

HBS is looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-paced international environment, are highly customer service oriented, can learn quickly, have a strong sense of responsibility, and who work well as part of a team. In addition, a hands-on approach, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure are required. We require fluency in English.