Job description
HEALTH
Director of Finance
March 27, 2026
Joining this organization means becoming part of a major player in the healthcare sector, whose model combines clinical care, research, and education in an environment that is demanding, meaningful, and deeply formative. You will be joining an organization where the finance function is central to maintaining balance, serving a mission of public interest that requires rigor, discernment, and the ability to build consensus. Every decision shapes the present, every trade-off prepares for the future, and every investment supports a sustainable vision.
Job description and main tasks
You will oversee the entire finance department across a broad scope that includes accounting, treasury, management control, hospital billing, and healthcare collaboration.
Your responsibilities will include ensuring the budget and multi-year financial plan remain on track, guaranteeing the reliability of financial statements, supporting major investments, managing banking relationships, and actively contributing to governance initiatives. You will also provide valuable financial insights to inform strategic decisions, by establishing a clear, robust, and transparent medical-economic management framework that all stakeholders can understand.
You will lead a team of about 25 people—a team that is already strong and well-organized—with a clear focus on continuity, high standards, and collective growth.
You will join a healthy yet demanding environment, characterized by the challenge of returning to a more favorable financial trajectory, securing a significant investment program, and forging external partnerships that require diplomatic skill and conviction. This role is not about remote oversight, but rather about serving as a catalyst for analysis and action. Thinking, producing, influencing: these are the three pillars on which this role rests.
Skills and qualities sought for this position:
You are a senior finance professional with a strong grasp of financial, accounting, and management fundamentals, capable of both delving into the details and taking a broader view.
Experience in the healthcare or hospital sector will be a clear advantage in quickly grasping the intricacies of funding and engaging with medical teams. An outstanding candidate from a different background may also be a good fit, provided they demonstrate a strong ability to adapt to complex, regulated, and demanding environments.
Beyond the professional background, what is expected is a certain approach: rigor without rigidity, authority without aloofness, and interpersonal skills that enable one to explain, persuade, and drive progress.
If this mission resonates with you, you’ll find much more here than just an executive position. You’ll earn a place at the heart of decision-making, a meaningful role, and the opportunity to contribute to a purposeful, transformative, and sustainable path forward. You will join an environment where the issues are substantial, where partners are high-level, and where the quality of your contribution can make a tangible difference. Here, you will be able to pursue a comprehensive, demanding, and influential career in a setting where finance remains a lever for stability, development, and impact.
Location: Positionbased in Lyon (69)
Terms:Full-time permanent contract– this position is also eligible for secondments within the civil service