Position Details

Job title: Financial Controller
Contract Type: Permanent – CDI
Location: Boulogne – Billancourt, Paris, hybrid working with 3 days in the office/2 days wfh

Financial Controller – Projects & Corporate

Are you a finance professional with a passion for project-based work and cross-functional collaboration? We’re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of financial planning, reporting, and performance tracking across a mix of production, digital, and corporate activities.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an international, fast-paced environment where your analytical mindset and attention to detail will make a real impact.

About the Role

• Oversee financial controlling for projects, divisions, and French subsidiaries within the group
• Partner with operational teams on budgeting and cost management for production and digital projects
• Lead budget tracking, variance analysis, and cost reconciliation
• Contribute to corporate controlling tasks, including overhead analysis and group-level reporting
• Perform monthly reforecasts and cash flow forecasts
• Support management reporting and prepare ad-hoc financial insights
• Help improve accuracy and transparency in financial reporting across business units
• Assist with special projects, reporting packs, and financial documentation
• Collaborate closely with accounting and other internal teams
• Work alongside and support the Manager Controller in key deliverables

What makes a successful candidate?

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in financial controlling, preferably in an international setting
• Solid understanding of accounting standards (French GAAP and/or IFRS)
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office
• Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven
• Comfortable in a multicultural, collaborative setting
• Curious, eager to learn, and always up for a challenge
• Most importantly — someone great to work with!

At HBS, we thrive on delivering world-class broadcast solutions for major international events. We’re always looking for exceptional individuals who demonstrate:

Strong Communication Skills – Fluent in English, able to navigate an international environment with clarity and professionalism.

Confident & Adaptable Team Players – Thriving in fast-paced, live event settings, where collaboration is key to success.

Technical Excellence & Organisation – Structured, detail-oriented, and proficient in the tools needed to keep operations seamless.

Who is HBS?

You’ve probably watched a football game at some point in your life. Well, if it was a World Cup match, it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team. We are involved in the production of the following events: FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia.

Watch what we do in 4 videos: https://urlr.me/RedyDE