FP&A Manager
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.
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 join at an important moment for the team, with a new Deputy CFO joining iBanFirst shortly .
Manager & Team
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).
You will also work closely with Finance leadership and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
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