Deputy CFO

Company Overview

iBanFirst is a fast‑growing European fintech that is revolutionising international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions and foreign‑exchange risk management across 140 countries – quickly, transparently and securely. We combine advanced technology (automation, APIs, AI) with dedicated expertise to deliver the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.

• 350+ employees across 14 offices in 11 European countries
• 30+ nationalities represented, average age 32
• 10,000 corporate clients trust us
• €80M revenue in 2025, target €100M in 2026
• Profitable for nearly two years
• Ranked in the FT1000 for 7 consecutive years
• NPS 87.5 – an exceptional score reflecting enthusiastic client feedback on simplicity, speed and quality of our service

Core Values

• Team First – Cooperation, transparency and knowledge sharing lead to collective intelligence and better decisions.
• Tenacity – Endurance, rapid learning and resilience drive us through a highly regulated, challenging market.
• Transformation – Innovation is a necessity; every improvement is designed for real impact.
• Trust – Ownership, autonomy and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor and reliability are the foundation of our work.

Role Overview

Deputy CFO – a strategic leadership position supporting the CFO & Deputy CEO. Managed across four pillars, with a primary emphasis on Controlling & Accounting and an important FP&A dimension, you will lead finance functions across Paris, Brussels and London.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, month‑end and year‑end closings, statutory reporting across all entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, regulatory and audit requirements; manage relationships with external auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and systems to support scalability and accuracy.
• Supervise tax compliance and optimisation strategies in collaboration with the Group Tax Manager.
• Act as a senior business partner and help develop FP&A leadership; contribute to budget planning, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Enhance profitability tracking by country, client segment and product line; define and monitor key financial KPIs and develop executive dashboards.
• Lead cost allocation methodologies and cost‑to‑serve models; ensure disciplined capital allocation and track ROI on strategic initiatives.
• Participate in fundraising processes, investor relations and Board presentations; prepare financial models, business cases and investor materials.
• Support evaluation of potential acquisitions or strategic investments.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing, multicultural finance team; recruit, coach and retain top talent.
• Build a culture of rigour, transparency and continuous improvement; act as a trusted business partner to the Executive Committee.

Role Objectives

• First 3 months – get fully up to speed with accounting close process, reporting framework and team dynamics; build relationships with direct reports and stakeholders.
• First 6 months – take full ownership of the month‑end and year‑end close process; deliver at least one measurable reporting improvement.
• First 12 months – become a recognised strategic finance leader; materially improve reporting quality and controls, contribute to the FP&A roadmap and support at least one major strategic or fundraising initiative.

Key KPIs

• EBITDA and contribution margin by country, product, and client segment.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and forecasts.
• Audit outcomes and compliance quality.
• Finance team engagement and performance.

Qualifications

Profile & Experience

• 12–15 years of progressive finance leadership, preferably in fintech, financial services, SaaS or high‑growth tech.
• Proven dual expertise in Accounting/Controlling and FP&A.
• Big‑4 background (4–5 years), ideally in Audit or Transaction Services, followed by finance leadership roles.
• Experience as Deputy CFO, VP Finance or CFO of a smaller or scaling company.
• Exposure to M&A, due diligence and fundraising.
• Strong understanding of profitability analysis, cost allocation and unit economics in complex, multi‑product/multi‑country environments.
• Management experience: led teams of 5–10+ people, including hiring, performance management and building high‑performing cultures.

Must‑Have

• Deep hands‑on experience with closing processes, statutory reporting, IFRS and audit management.
• Strategic FP&A capabilities and credibility.
• Strategic and analytical mindset – translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Hands‑on and execution‑oriented – willing to roll up sleeves while thinking strategically.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management – present clearly to Boards, investors and non‑finance executives.
• Leadership and people development – attract, develop and retain talent.
• Familiarity with AI tools applied to finance workflows.
• Fluent in French and English – both required.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, payments, FX or regulated financial services.
• Knowledge of treasury, ALM or risk management.
• Exposure to international/multi‑entity finance operations.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract.
• Compensation €130,000 – €140,000 gross annual package, including €10,000 performance bonus.
• Future access to the Management Investment Plan (MIP) tied to strategic initiatives and fundraising.
• Location: Paris (Porte Maillot) or Brussels (Avenue Louise) with flexible hybrid working.

Benefits

Paris

• Swile meal card
• AXA health insurance
• 50% commuter benefit reimbursement
• RTT (extra paid days off)
• Gymlib subscription
• Company‑wide events, team off‑sites and social activities

Brussels

• 13th month + 92% of June salary (double holiday pay)
• 100% public transport reimbursement
• Meal vouchers – €6.91 per working day
• Eco‑vouchers – €250/year
• AXA group health insurance
• Pension plan
• Phone subscription
• Monthly allowance
• Gym pass

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Board‑level exposure from day one – participate directly in executive and investor discussions.
• Strategic moment – shape the financial architecture of a company transitioning to sustainable profitability.
• Full ownership of finance function operationally across two countries.
• International expansion – potential growth beyond Europe.
• Profitable, ambitious company – structured, growing business with real financial discipline.