THE MASTER in Management Control/Finance of the Grande Ecole program
The Master of Management Control/Finance is a specialization of the Grande Ecole program in the Master’s cycle. It is aimed at managers wishing to work in or for a financial department.
By combining the educational aspect of ESCE courses with the professional world, students will gain real added value on the job market. Among the companies recruiting in this field are major international groups such as Deloitte, PWC, EY, KPMG and Capgemini.
– SCHEDULE : 1 week at school and 3 weeks on the job (tuition waived).
–CAMPUS : Paris or Lyon
–TEACHING LANGUAGES : French and English
–DIPLOMA : Master’s degree
Program overview: MASTER in Management Control/Finance
This specialization – Controlling/Finance – focuses on 4 main areas:
- Construct and interpret financial statements to facilitate decision-making and suggest improvements to the company’s management systems.
- Analyze financial and operational risks
- Check the compliance of financial statements and the processes that feed them
- Assess operational and financial risks
- Suggest improvements in process organization
Master’s degree in management control/finance : the benefits of specialization
Materials
- Excel Advanced
- Information Systems Management
- Advanced General and Analytical Accounting
- Lean Management Core Processes
- Performance Management
- Control, Governance and CSR
- Methodology
- Business Valuation and Financial Reporting
- Social, tax and WCR management
- Power BI
- Controllers as Business Partners
Skills
- Building financial statements
- Interpreting financial statements
- Facilitating decision-making
- Analyze financial and operational risks
- Understanding and using financial information systems
- Understanding and using accounting information systems
- Assess whether the company’s performance management system is consistent with its strategy and business sector, and suggest improvements.
Job opportunities
Financial controller (plant, brand, holding)
Monitor and analyze the financial performance of a specific entity (plant, brand, holding company, etc.).
- This involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, analyzing performance gaps and providing recommendations for improving financial efficiency.
Business Analyst
Analyze data and operational processes to provide strategic information to management.
- This can include identifying market trends, assessing project profitability and recommending solutions to improve overall company performance.
Financial planner, analyst, controller
Plan, analyze and control the company’s financial activities.
- This includes financial modeling, cost analysis, preparing budgets and financial reports, and contributing to strategic financial decision-making.
Credit manager
Assess customer credit risk and manage the company’s credit policy.
- This involves monitoring accounts receivable, setting credit limits, managing collections and minimizing credit risk.
Internal auditor
Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and operational processes within the company
- This includes checking compliance with internal policies and regulations, recommending improvements and managing operational risks.
Financial or legal auditor
Review and assess the company’s financial statements to ensure their accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and legal regulations
- This may also involve identifying financial risks and providing assurances on the reliability of financial information.
Risk Manager
Identify, assess and manage the financial risks to which the company is exposed
- This includes implementing risk management policies, monitoring financial markets and recommending strategies to minimize risk.
Finance consultant
Provide specialized financial advice to corporate clients.
- This can include services such as financial planning, profitability analysis, risk management, and recommending solutions to improve the company’s financial health.
bruno cazenave
Teacher and head of the Management Control/Finance specialization
ALUMNI TESTIMONIAL
“Ranging from auditing to risk management and general accounting, the CFO specialization gives us the opportunity to discover many subjects in the world of finance. I’d like to work in Internal Audit, but thanks to the specialization, I also realized that I was interested in risk management.”
Maxime Chane-fat, Specialization Alumni
contact
EVA HERRERO, Head of Admissions Grande École Parallel Admissions Program
- +33 1 81 51 15 90 / +33 6 08 57 51 37
- eva.herrero@esce.fr
- Personalized appointment
