Account Executive – Finance Tech SAAS

Account Executive – High-Growth EPM Software Vendor (France)

Recruiting on behalf of our client – a fast-scaling Finance and Sustainability technology software firm.

My client, a rapidly expanding Finance & Sustainability software vendor specialising is looking for an ambitious and experienced Account Executive to join their French team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that is redefining how scaling businesses drive financial clarity, smarter insights, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Operating in a market where demand for increased data availability, reporting, and insight is surging, this organisation offers a dynamic environment, strong inbound pipeline support, and excellent earning potential.

The Role

As an Account Executive, you will play a central role in driving new business and expanding the client base across France mainly. You will be responsible for managing the full sales cycle—from qualification to close.

You’ll engage with finance leaders in high-growth SMEs who are seeking greater control, automation, and visibility across core finance, sustainability, tax, and investor processes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing the end-to-end sales cycle, including discovery, qualification, demos, proposals, and negotiation.
• Building strong relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, Sustainability teams, and operations leaders.
• Leveraging a healthy inbound pipeline, while also executing your own outbound strategies when needed.
• Translating customer pain points into clear value propositions showcasing the product’s impact on financial performance.
• Collaborating closely with the Marketing
• Maintaining accurate sales forecasts and contributing to revenue planning.
• Representing the brand at industry events, customer meetings, webinars, and partner activities.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of professional experience , including proven success in SaaS or EPM/FP&A/Conso/ ESG/ Tax technology sales .
• Strong understanding of the office of finance
• Experience closing mid‑market or SME and enterprise level deals with finance stakeholders.
• Confident in lead qualification , objection handling, value‑selling, and driving opportunities to close.
• Motivated by new business generation and achieving revenue targets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent English and French
• Valid right to work in France.

Why Join?

• Be part of a high‑growth technology vendor with a product built for modern finance teams.
• Competitive base salary with excellent OTE for the right candidate.
• Work with a strong inbound pipeline supported by Marketing and BDRs—giving you a platform to succeed.
• Opportunity to influence the company’s growth trajectory and shape its success in the European market.

How do I apply?

For more information on this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Geoff Coleman from SA via email:

Who we are?

SA is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems as well as finance transformation programmes including ESG topics. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service.