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Média-Participations

Leading comics publisher and media company

Financial Controller

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Master's
Île-de-France, France
In PersonBased in Paris; occasional travel to a subsidiary in Switzerland is required.
Finance & BankingCorporate Finance & FP&A

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (five years of higher education) is required.
  • At least two years of professional experience in management control, financial analysis, or a similar finance role is required.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices is required.
  • Proficiency in management control techniques and financial planning methodologies is required.
  • Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and financial software is required.
  • The ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and interpret complex information is required.
  • Experience developing budgets, monitoring budgets, and conducting variance analysis is required.
  • A strong understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements is required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, are required.
  • Problem-solving ability and attention to detail are required.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments, are required.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment is required.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze monthly financial operations, including cost of goods sold, revenue flows, and inventory movements across different transaction types.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with operational departments, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including monthly income statements and cash flow analyses, to senior management and the board of directors.
  • Conduct variance analyses to identify deviations from budget and recommend concrete corrective actions.
  • Prepare monthly and semiannual financial closings, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of accounting documents.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinate audit activities, and address audit findings.
  • Develop, improve, and maintain management control tools and systems to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborate with the finance team and operational departments to implement automated reporting solutions and streamline financial processes.
  • Support capital expenditure planning and monitoring to ensure effective resource allocation.
  • Provide financial analyses and insights to support strategic planning initiatives and organizational growth.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, ideally Oracle, is an asset.

About the company

Média-Participations is a family-owned group that develops publishing, media, and entertainment for audiences worldwide. It operates through 65 subsidiaries and 2,000+ employees across Europe, America, Asia, and Africa, publishing thousands of titles yearly and leading in comics, manga, and graphic novels in Europe. Its products span publishing, animation and films, video games, board games, licensed merchandise, digital platforms, and theme parks, with licensing and rights management connecting them into stories. Its goal is to bring iconic heroes and worlds to life and share stories with millions of readers, viewers, and players worldwide.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 revenue reached €700 million, with 2,300 employees across 13 countries.
  • ADN launched in Poland in March 2026, expanding subscriber reach beyond France.
  • Disney France partnership and Miyu investment create fresher anime supply for 2026-2027.

What critics are saying

  • French comics and manga sales fell 5% in 2025, hitting its core categories.
  • MEDIA-PARTICIPATIONS PARIS posted €18.1 million net loss in 2025, despite €617 million revenue.
  • A 16 July 2026 capital-reduction filing signals balance-sheet pressure and possible restructuring.

What makes Média-Participations unique

  • Média-Participations controls 65 subsidiaries across books, comics, animation, and streaming.
  • ADN gives direct anime distribution, strengthened by Disney France collaboration in June 2026.
  • January 2026 Miyu stake deepens original animation production and international co-development.

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Benefits

  • Meal Benefits
  • Remote Work Options
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts

Company News

World Screen
Jan 12th, 2026
Média-Participations Takes Stake in Miyu Productions - TVKIDS

Média-Participations has taken a 25 percent stake in Miyu Productions (The Long Night, Now Upon a Time).