BUSINESS CONTROLLER
Paris, 75, FR
ABOUT CFM
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
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- 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
• Excellent Excel proficiency (modeling, pivot tables, macros)
• Bloomberg experience desired
• Rigor, attention to detail, analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication (synthesis)
• PowerPoint proficiency
• Use of AI to optimize existing processes
• Fluent English
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.
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