Rentrée décalée : intégrez une école de management international
Suivre des études en management international ouvre des perspectives de carrière variées, en France comme à l’étranger. Pour vous lancer
- Spend 24 hours immersed at CEFAM
Finance is a natural career path for graduates of the Business track at CEFAM. Students gradually develop skills in accounting, financial analysis, international finance, planning, risk control, and risk management, before delving deeper into these areas in their fourth year. Alumni career paths include opportunities in banking, asset management, auditing, management control, credit, FP&A, and fraud prevention, both in France and internationally.
Know how to read, interpret, and analyze financial data.
At CEFAM, students develop this skill starting in their first years through courses such as Introduction to Financial Accounting I & II, Introduction to Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Managerial Finance, and Intermediate Managerial Finance.
Understand financial statements, produce reliable information, and track performance.
Accounting courses begin in the first year and can be further explored in the Finance track with Intermediate Financial Accounting I & II.
Create projections, track results, and link financial data to business decisions.
The Finance specialization in Lyon includes, among other things, Financial Planning & Analysis. During his internship, Lou B. worked on financial models, performance data, and forecasts, while Federico F. developed the financial model for a global compensation plan.
Assess creditworthiness, identify risks, and understand their financial implications.
This aspect is clearly illustrated by the career path of Ayelén, a Credit Officer, whose responsibilities include analyzing financial documents, tracking payments, and calculating risk ratios.
In the fourth year of study abroad, Risk Management is also one of the majors available through the Business track’s partner network.
Understanding markets and finance in an international context.
In particular, students take the "International Finance" course in their third year. The Finance track then offers courses in "Portfolio Management" and "Sustainable Finance."
Use the tools necessary for processing and analyzing financial information.
The curriculum includes Business Computer Applications, Management Information Systems, and—in the Finance track—Information Technology for Finance. Arina P. also mentions the skills she developed in ERP systems and Excel during her accounting internship at KPMG Kazakhstan.
Financial Analyst
Analyze the financial data of a company, project, or investment to inform decision-making.
Financial Controller / Management Controller
Monitors performance, prepares budgets and forecasts, and analyzes variances between targets and results.
Management Accountant
Generates and analyzes the financial information needed to manage the business.
Credit Officer
Analyzes financial records, customer creditworthiness, and risks associated with granting or monitoring credit.
Portfolio Manager
Monitors and manages financial portfolios based on objectives and constraints defined with clients.
Fraud Analyst / Financial Crimes Analyst
Analyzes operations and systems to identify and mitigate the risks of fraud or financial crime.
The duties of a Credit Officer, Portfolio Manager, Fraud Analyst, and Business Planning Controller are directly illustrated by the career paths of CEFAM alumni.
Starting in the first year, the Business track covers accounting and quantitative fundamentals, including:
Introduction to Financial Accounting I & II · Introduction to Managerial Accounting · Basic Quantitative Foundations for Business · Business Computer Applications.
Business Track – Delve Deeper into Finance
In the second year, the curriculum includes, among other things:
Business Statistics · Introduction to Managerial Finance · Quantitative Techniques · Intermediate Managerial Finance.
In the 3rd grade, International Finance rounds out this progression before the mandatory six-month internship.
4th Year in France – Finance Track
The Finance track currently includes:
International Economics · Strategic Management & Organizational Policy · Business Ethics · Financial Planning & Analysis · Intermediate Financial Accounting I & II · Operations & Supply Chain Management · Sustainable Finance · Information Technology for Finance · Portfolio Management.
It is supplemented by a six-month end-of-studies internship, including a thesis and its defense.
4th year at a partner university
For students pursuing their studies abroad, the majors offered within the partner network include, among others, Finance and Risk Management.
Internships and Work Experience
Internships provide an opportunity to explore different fields: banking, asset management, auditing, accounting, FP&A, or corporate finance. They also play a role in helping students gradually choose a specialization, as several student testimonials show.
Suivre des études en management international ouvre des perspectives de carrière variées, en France comme à l’étranger. Pour vous lancer
S’envoler vers les États-Unis pour y réaliser ses études supérieures en management international fait rêver de nombreux jeunes. La qualité
Vous avez pour ambition de créer votre entreprise, en France ou ailleurs dans le monde ? Un cursus de bachelor
Depending on their specialization and internships, graduates of the Business track can pursue careers as junior financial analysts, junior auditors, or junior management controllers. With experience, they can advance to managing a finance team or take on responsibilities in treasury and performance management.
The Business track is the most suitable option. It allows students to acquire a foundation in accounting, economics, and finance, and then to further develop their academic focus with a Finance specialization in Lyon or a specialization offered by a partner university, depending on the program’s curriculum.
Yes, by designing a curriculum tailored to this field. Risk management involves identifying threats that could affect a company and helping to prevent them. A relevant major, combined with internships in risk analysis, auditing, or internal control, can help prepare students for this career path.
You must be able to analyze data, understand financial results, and clearly explain your conclusions. Rigor, critical thinking, and proficiency in analytical tools are essential. To work in an international environment, professional-level English is also necessary for collaborating with foreign teams, clients, and partners.
