Director, Financial Planning

# Director, Financial Planning Paris Full-TimeAt Welcome to the Jungle, we help people find their people. We offer a suite of tools, content and experiences that make recruitment more transparent, more human and less lonely. We help companies build their recruitment strategy by telling their story through their employer brand, to attract, engage and retain the talent that fits their culture. We help candidates discover their future team through immersive job offers, and we support them at every stage of their search with a candidate space made for them.Because jobs are important. But people are everything. Job DescriptionWelcome to the Jungle is a fast-growing company reinventing the work experience through inspiring content, cutting-edge technology, and a platform that connects talent with companies. Our mission is to help everyone find purpose and fulfillment at work.As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Director, FPB to lead financial planning and analysis, support strategic decision-making, and help drive sustainable and profitable growth across all our markets in France, the UK and the US.Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in shaping our financial direction, optimizing performance, and fostering a strong financial culture across the organization. You will work closely with Revenue, Marketing, Product, and People teams, and act as a trusted partner to the global Executive Team and investors. FINANCIAL REPORTING & ANALYSIS Top line/ARR analysis supervision: 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 Performance analysis supervision: 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 ) BUSINESS PLANNING & BUDGETS Strategic planning: 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 our People team Lead the development of new revenue streams, including pricing strategies, packaging models, forecasting and target P&L development Budget 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. Building a culture of financial awareness and budget accountability TEAM MANAGEMENT Manage a team of FP&A contributors Set direction : Translate company vision into clear team objectives and priorities Build foundations : Define roles, expectations and foster a culture of excellence Drive accountability : Empower team ownership while communicating decisions transparently Develop people : Provide regular feedback, create growth opportunities and build cross-company relationships Preferred 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 Contract Type: Full-Time Location: Paris Education Level: Master's Degree Experience: > 7 years Possible partial remote Salary: between 75000€ and 95000€ / year