Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Own B2B and B2G invoicing, including monthly analysis
• Perform invoicing tasks hands-on and cover operations team absences
• Perform monthly closing and prepare the activity report
• Prepare P&L, cash flow, and SaaS KPI reporting
• Manage financial and operational reporting for reliable monthly insight into actual and forecasted performance, including cash position
• Independently present reports to stakeholders, including Comex members
• Verify, record, and process supplier invoices using Payhawk
• Oversee cash management using Agicap
• Interact with US and French accounting firms
• Prepare ad hoc administrative declarations
• Participate in annual budgeting with operational teams
• Contribute to annual financial closing and preparation of financial statements
• Coordinate operational teams on the R&D tax credit (CIR) file and assist with grant projects
• Implement and optimise financial tools and processes with the automation consultant
• Perform filing, archiving, and other administrative tasks
• Report directly to the Head of Finance and collaborate with Finance, Operations, Tech, and other stakeholders

Requirements

• Master's degree in accounting (Chartered Accountant track, DCG/DSCG, business/engineering school, university)
• 3+ years of experience in a startup/SME environment
• Startup/SME background strongly valued; accounting-firm experience is a plus
• Bilingual English/French
• Strong Excel skills
• Good knowledge of standard accounting software such as SAGE or Oracle NetSuite
• Familiarity with Payhawk, Agicap, or Salesforce is a plus
• Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude
• SaaS and/or healthcare industry experience is a bonus
• Excellent, clear, transparent, proactive communication
• Ability to fit well into a small team with varied personalities
• Ability to guide team members and give direction on operational topics without hierarchical management
• Autonomy and pragmatism in a high-volume, fast-changing environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in B2B and B2G invoicing, financial reporting, and cash management, with a strong focus on SaaS KPIs and operational efficiency. Proficient in managing stakeholder communications and collaborating across teams in a dynamic startup environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Accounting
• 3+ Years Experience In Startup/SME Environment
• Bilingual English/French
• Strong Excel Skills
• Knowledge Of Standard Accounting Software

Hard Skills

• B2B Invoicing
• B2G Invoicing
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Management
• P&L Preparation
• SaaS KPI Reporting
• Monthly Closing
• Supplier Invoice Processing
• Budgeting
• Financial Statement Preparation

Soft Skills

• Proactive Communication
• Team Guidance
• Autonomy
• Pragmatism
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant Track
• DCG/DSCG

Industry Keywords

• SaaS
• Healthcare
• Startup
• SME
• R&D Tax Credit

Tools & Technologies

• Payhawk
• Agicap
• SAGE
• Oracle NetSuite
• Salesforce
• AI Tools