European Financial Controller – Infrastructure and Campus Life F/H

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Published on 09/10/2026

  • Contract type:  Permanent contract

  • Work time:  Full time

  • Location Paris

The company

ESCP Business School is the world-renowned business school, founded in 1819, that trains the responsible leaders of tomorrow. Located in the heart of Paris, it offers innovative and multicultural teaching, supported by a network of six European campuses. Recognized for the excellence of its management programs, it fosters engagement, international awareness, and personalized support for talent throughout their studies.

Post description

ESCP is seeking a professional to lead European financial control and support, as a Business Partner, the Infrastructure, Real Estate, IT and Campus Life departments.

In a context of transformation and major investments—nearly €300 million over five years—the role contributes to monitoring the financial performance of operations and investments, linking financial considerations with service quality and the student experience.

 

Responsibilities

  • Support the Real Estate, IT and Campus Life departments in their budgeting, forecasting and investment decisions.
  • Build business cases and financial models for real estate and technology projects, and monitor their ROI.
  • Monitor budget execution, commitments, cash outflows and project costs across multiple campuses.
  • Develop indicators combining financial data, service usage and student satisfaction.
  • Produce analyses for Senior Management and contribute to decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Harmonise practices and improve reporting, business intelligence and data analytics tools.

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Required Skills and Experience

 

  • Degree in finance from a leading business or engineering school or university.
  • 5 to 10 years’ experience in management control within a demanding environment, a Big Four audit firm or transaction services.
  • Excellent skills in management control, financial analysis and financial modelling.
  • Proven experience in business partnering is essential; international and matrix-environment experience is desirable.
  • Ability to communicate complex information, formulate recommendations and support decision-making.
  • Ability to organise one’s workload and priorities, demonstrate initiative and work rigorously.
  • Fluent professional English and excellent understanding of financial issues.
  • Interest in investments, real estate and transformation projects within an international environment.

Required languages

  • English English - Level Bilingual

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European Financial Controller – Infrastructure and Campus Life F/H

Permanent contract
Full time
Paris

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