Director, Financial Planning

Overview

Director, FPB - Permanent contract - Paris. Salary: €75K to 95K. Experience: > 7 years. Education: Master's Degree. A few days at home.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Supervise the update of the master ARR file and monthly performance analyses for Executive, Leadership teams and investors; supervise the production of monthly financial reports (P&L) in collaboration with the accounting team; Lead monthly analysis of KPIs and financial efficiency; Analyze business factors driving trends in results; Synthesize essential information (revenue, gross margin, costs vs budget, EBITDA, CAC, etc.).

• Business Planning & Budgets: Work closely with Revenue and Marketing teams to establish annual objectives (new business, churn, upsell); supervise monthly updates of the business plan with actual data and forecast reassessment; ensure alignment of hiring plan with the People team; lead the development of new revenue streams, including pricing strategies, packaging models, forecasting and target P&L development.

• Budgets & Processes: Coordinate annual budget development and quarterly reforecast processes; supervise budget tracking construction and variance analysis; support all assumptions with trend analysis and benchmarks; foster financial accountability across teams by organizing regular budget training sessions and empowering operational teams to take ownership of their financial performance.

• Processes & Financial Culture: Lead the design of financial models to streamline processes; deploy advanced reporting solutions & automation; ensure financial due diligence and modeling for strategic initiatives, international expansion, M&A transactions etc.; build a culture of financial awareness and budget accountability.

• Team Management: Manage a team of FP&A contributors; set direction; build foundations; drive accountability; develop people - provide regular feedback, create growth opportunities and build cross-company relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong academic background in Finance, Business, Economics, or Engineering

• 6-10 years of experience in FP&A, financial controlling, strategy consulting, or transaction services, ideally in a SaaS, scale-up, or tech-driven environment

• Solid expertise in financial reporting, business performance analysis, and financial modeling

• Proven track record in leading budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and deliver actionable insights

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners

• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is a plus

• Fluent in English (spoken and written); experience in a multinational environment is a plus