Financial Controller – Player Environment

Meent is supporting Olympique de Marseille in the recruitment of a Financial Controller – Player Environment, on a permanent full-time contract.

With this new position, Olympique de Marseille is strengthening its most important team – the one behind the scenes. Join the most popular football club in France.

At the crossroads of passion and performance, team spirit and high-level challenges, Olympique de Marseille offers a unique working experience in France. A true creator of social connection around the world, our DNA is rooted in strong sporting values. Aware of the role we can play in driving change, we are committed to a certified CSR approach that actively considers social and environmental issues.

As a member of the team, we do everything we can to give meaning to your talent. At Olympique de Marseille, we make choices with both reason and heart.

Role

As part of a replacement, you will take on the role of Financial Controller – Player Environment, with the mission of monitoring and steering the club’s financial performance related to player operations.

• Actively contribute to annual and quarterly closings in collaboration with the accounting team for all player-related activities;
• Manage player payroll in coordination with our external payroll provider;
• Develop, oversee, and optimise expense and investment budgets for our various sports teams, working closely with operational staff;
• Model player contracts to anticipate and manage financial impacts;
• Continuously seek improvements to existing internal control processes.

You will work in a cross-functional capacity, in close collaboration with department heads and budget managers across the club, primarily based at the Robert Louis-Dreyfus Training Center.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Auditing or Finance (e.g. Master CCA, Grande École, or equivalent);
• 3 to 5 years of prior experience in audit or financial controlling;
• Detail-oriented, organised, methodical, with strong adaptability, analytical skills, and interpersonal abilities;
• Solid knowledge of accounting and tax fundamentals;
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel;
• Strong sense of confidentiality and team spirit;
• Professional proficiency in English;
• Ability to work in a high-demand environment;
• Genuine interest in the sports and non-profit sectors.

• Contract type : Full-time Permanent
• Location : Marseille (13)
• Starting date : ASAP
• Salary : Based on profile and experience

Committed to seeking all talents, Meent promotes equality. All applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic data.