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Galileo Global Education

Provides specialized higher education globally

Financial Controller Intern

Internship
No salary listed
Master's
Strasbourg, France
In PersonThe posting also identifies the apprenticeship location as South of Tours.
AccountingCost & Management Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • You are preparing for a Bac+4/5-level Master's degree or business school program in financial management.
  • You have strong written and oral communication skills to adapt within a constantly changing environment.
  • You master computer tools, particularly Excel and financial management software.
  • A knowledge of Power BI is desirable.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in improving procedures and define optimization levers.
  • Assist with monthly closing work, including analysis of the company's monthly performance, data controls, and analytical review of accounts.
  • Produce and analyze activity-monitoring reports and key performance indicators.
  • Monitor changes in cost prices.
  • Participate in the rotating inventory of stocks and analyze them.
  • Perform ad hoc analyses based on the strategic needs of management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Power BI.

About the company

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Galileo Global Education

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Galileo Global Education operates an international higher-education group that offers programs in applied arts, design, communication, and management through a network of 54 schools across 91 campuses in 13 countries. Students enroll at partner schools and campuses where practical, career-oriented curricula, hands-on training, internships, and industry connections help prepare them for the workforce; tuition and related services fund these programs. The company differentiates itself with a broad international footprint and a portfolio of branded, prestigious institutions that deliver consistent curricula and documented job placement outcomes across multiple countries. Its goal is to provide accessible, career-focused higher education across creative and management fields by leveraging its international network to offer recognized credentials and strong post-graduation employment prospects.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Fiscal 2025 revenue rose 12% to €1.42 billion, with EBITDA reaching €350 million.
  • S&P expects fiscal 2026 EBITDA near €400 million, driven by international schools and efficiencies.
  • June 2026 campus openings in Paris and Dakar strengthen student experience and recruiting momentum.

What critics are saying

  • S&P flagged French enrollment weakness, apprenticeship reform pressure, and EM Lyon admission tightening in 2025.
  • 2025 investigation alleged student overcharging, staff burnout, and profit pressure across Galileo schools.
  • Dependence on tuition and France exposes Galileo to existential enrollment shocks if reputation erodes.

What makes Galileo Global Education unique

  • Galileo owns 54 schools across 91 campuses, spanning 13 countries and multiple disciplines.
  • Paris campus expansion and Bercy headquarters consolidation signal operational scale and brand reinforcement.
  • AKAD acquisition and international schools diversify revenue beyond France’s weaker higher-education market.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Meal Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%