FP&A Manager

Who are we?

Who are we?

iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing 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 make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform — including automation, APIs and AI — combined with dedicated expertise , offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.

By simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency and security.

Key figures

• 350+ employees across 14 offices in 11 European countries
• 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32
• 10,000 corporate clients trust us
• €80M in revenue in 2025, with a target of around €100M in 2026
• Profitable for three years
• Ranked for 7 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies
• An NPS of 87.5 — an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed and quality of our service

A strong culture built around 4 core values

• Team First: The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritise cooperation, transparency and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together.
• Tenacity: We're transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning and resilience — qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA.
• Transformation: Innovation is not a buzzword; it's a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product or organisational improvement is designed for real impact.
• Trust: Trust is the foundation of everything we build — with our clients and, above all, internally. It's driven by ownership, autonomy and a shared commitment to transparency, rigour and reliability.

Recruitment Context

As iBanFirst continues to scale — with €80M in revenue, strong year-on-year growth and a profitable business model — we are strengthening our Finance function to match the ambition and complexity of the Group.

We are looking for a senior FP&A Manager to join our Finance organisation following the departure of the current FP&A Manager.

You will report directly to the Deputy CFO , who will be joining iBanFirst shortly, and work closely with Arnaud De la Porte, CFO & Deputy CEO , on financial performance, strategic planning and business decision-making.

The Finance team is made up of 12 people across Paris, Brussels and London . It brings together FP&A, Controlling, Accounting and Treasury & ALM, and works closely with the wider business, including Sales, Marketing, Operations and Tech.

As FP&A Manager, you will manage and develop two FP&A Analysts (one Junior and one Senior).

What will you do?

As FP&A Manager, you will own the FP&A agenda and act as a senior financial partner to the Finance leadership team and the wider business.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Own the monthly and quarterly financial closing and reporting process, delivering clear, reliable and actionable P&L analysis
• Build and maintain executive-level dashboards and reporting for senior leadership and the Board
• Analyse business performance, identify key drivers and explain variances between actuals, budget and forecast
• Ensure that financial reporting supports timely and high-quality decision-making
• Challenge existing reporting practices and improve the relevance, speed and quality of the information provided

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Lead the annual budget process, rolling forecasts and medium-term planning across the Group
• Develop and maintain robust, multi-scenario and multi-country financial models
• Support strategic planning, resource allocation and investment decisions
• Build clear scenario analyses to assess the financial impact of strategic and operational decisions
• Partner with business leaders to translate commercial and operational priorities into financial plans

Business Partnering & Strategic Analysis

• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations and Tech
• Support go‑to‑market decisions, new market entries, product economics and investment cases
• Develop a granular understanding of profitability by country, client segment and product line
• Challenge business assumptions and provide clear, actionable recommendations
• Help establish a strong performance management culture across the organisation

Investor & Strategic Topics

• Prepare Board and investor materials, building a rigorous and compelling performance narrative
• Contribute to investor discussions and management presentations
• Support fundraising processes, including financial modelling, due diligence preparation and data room management
• Contribute to M&A and strategic transaction analysis when required
• Prepare business plans, investment cases and ROI analyses for strategic initiatives

AI, Analytics & Automation

• Lead the use of AI and automation within FP&A to improve efficiency, reporting quality and analytical depth
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring reporting, data preparation, forecasting and variance analysis
• Use AI tools to accelerate analysis while maintaining appropriate levels of control, accuracy and confidentiality
• Develop data‑driven dashboards and analytical tools to improve visibility into business performance
• Promote practical and responsible adoption of AI within the Finance team

Process Improvement & Data Quality

• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, data flows and reporting infrastructure
• Ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems
• Identify gaps in the existing setup and define a clear improvement roadmap
• Build scalable ways of working that can support the continued growth of the Group

Team Management

• Manage, coach and develop the Senior and Junior FP&A Analysts
• Set clear objectives and expectations and provide regular feedback
• Review and challenge the quality of the team’s deliverables
• Develop the team’s autonomy and analytical capabilities
• Create a culture of rigour, ownership, curiosity and continuous improvement

This role goes beyond reporting and forecasting. We are looking for someone who can challenge the existing FP&A setup, raise the quality of financial analysis, improve the way the team operates and make Finance a stronger business partner across the organisation.

Role Objectives

First 3 months

• Get fully up to speed with iBanFirst’s financial model, P&L structure, revenue streams and existing reporting
• Build strong relationships with the Deputy CFO, Arnaud and key business stakeholders
• Take ownership of a budget cycle or quarterly closing process
• Develop a critical assessment of the existing FP&A setup, including processes, tools, reporting and team organisation
• Identify and prioritise the main opportunities for improvement

First 6 months

• Improve the quality, reliability and speed of FP&A reporting
• Deliver a refreshed forecasting model and scenario framework
• Establish a clear roadmap for the development of the FP&A function
• Implement initial AI and automation initiatives within FP&A
• Be recognised as a credible and trusted financial partner by business teams
• Begin challenging the status quo and translating observations into concrete recommendations

First 12 months

• Own the FP&A agenda with a high level of autonomy
• Have a measurable impact on the quality and speed of financial decisions
• Establish a scalable and more automated FP&A operating model
• Build a strong and increasingly autonomous FP&A team
• Contribute to at least one strategic initiative, fundraising process or transaction‑related project

What do you bring?

Experience

• 8 to 12 years of professional experience in FP&A, Finance, Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance or Transaction Services
• Significant experience in FP&A within a fast‑growing, international or multi‑entity organisation
• Previous management experience, with at least 2 direct reports
• Proven track record of building and owning complex financial models and planning processes
• Experience working closely with CFOs, executive teams and senior business stakeholders
• Experience in a scale‑up, fintech, B2B SaaS or regulated financial services environment is a strong plus

Must‑have Skills

• Strong FP&A expertise — budgeting, forecasting, reporting, scenario analysis and performance management
• Exceptional analytical skills — you are highly comfortable working with complex data and turning it into clear business insights
• Financial modelling excellence — you build robust, decision‑grade models from scratch and use them to support strategic decisions
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills — you are fast, rigorous and precise
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Metabase, Tableau or Looker — you are able to build, maintain and use dashboards to support financial analysis and decision‑making
• Advanced AI and automation capabilities — you have practical experience using AI tools or automation to improve financial analysis, reporting or processes
• Strategic business partnering — you can challenge senior stakeholders and influence decisions through clear analysis and recommendations
• Leadership and team development — you know how to set high standards, provide feedback and develop Finance talent
• Autonomy and ownership — you are comfortable setting priorities, driving change and improving an existing setup
• Fluent in both French and English

Nice to have

• Experience presenting to or working directly with investors or investment funds
• Experience participating in or supporting fundraising processes
• Experience preparing Board materials and investor reporting
• Familiarity with multi‑entity and multi‑currency consolidation
• Experience with revenue forecasting in a SaaS or subscription‑based business
• Experience in a regulated financial services or payments environment
• Exposure to M&A, strategic transactions or financial due diligence

What do we offer?

Contract & benefits

• Permanent contract (CDI)
• Office location: Paris, Porte Maillot
• Hybrid work policy: Office‑first culture — 1 to 2 days remote per week
• Swile meal card
• AXA health insurance
• 50% commuter benefit reimbursement
• RTT — additional paid days off
• Gymlib subscription

Grow at iBanFirst

• Work closely with the Deputy CFO and CFO on strategic and high‑impact financial topics
• Own and develop the FP&A agenda in a profitable and fast‑growing European fintech
• Have a direct impact on the quality of financial decisions across the Group
• Lead a team and help shape the future of the Finance function
• Use AI and automation to transform the way FP&A operates
• Develop deep expertise in fintech, international payments and multi‑market Finance
• Thrive in a multicultural environment, with colleagues across Europe
• Participate in company‑wide events, team offsites and regular social activities

Recruitment Process

• Screening call with Malorie Petitjean (Talent Acquisition Specialist) — 30 minutes – remote (Teams) — Purpose: General fit, motivation, salary expectations and availability
• Interview with Valentin Guiseppin (FP&A Manager) — 30 minutes – remote (Teams) — Purpose: Technical finance skills, experience, analytical approach and day‑to‑day fit
• Case study — 30 minutes – in person — Purpose: Financial modelling, analytical thinking, problem‑solving approach and ability to formulate actionable recommendations
• Interview with Arnaud De la Porte (CFO & Deputy CEO) — 30 minutes – remote or in person — Purpose: Leadership validation, strategic alignment and long‑term potential
• Interview with the incoming Deputy CFO — 30 minutes – remote — Purpose: Team fit, collaboration style and alignment with the future Finance leadership structure