Head of Finance

About us Ankorstore exists to help independent brands and retailers thrive by making wholesale simpler, faster, and more profitable.

We’re building the infrastructure that powers modern wholesale for brands — from getting discovered by the right retailers to ordering, logistics, and financing — so both sides can work together on better, more sustainable terms.

We are looking for a Head of Finance to help scale Ankorstore as a category-defining European wholesale marketplace. As a key member of the Leadership Team (LT), you will own Ankorstore's full financial strategy and operations, partnering closely with the CEO and senior leadership to drive growth, financial discipline, and long-term value creation.

You will lead three specialised teams, Payment & Fraud, FP&A, and Accounting, and will act as the principal financial architect for a company operating at the intersection of marketplace dynamics and B2B commerce.

This role requires someone who combines strong financial leadership with operational intensity, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, multicultural environment.

Main Responsibilities

Own Ankorstore's Financial Strategy & Planning

Define and execute the global financial strategy in alignment with the company's growth ambitions

Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning across all services

Own management reporting and board-level financial narratives

Build and maintain scalable financial systems, controls, and operational processes

Lead Three Finance Teams

Payment & Fraud : Oversee payment infrastructure, fraud prevention frameworks, and chargeback management in close collaboration with Product & Tech

FP&A : Drive business partnering, performance analysis, and investment decision support across the organisation

Accounting : Ensure timely and accurate close processes, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit readiness

Coach, develop, and retain top finance talent; foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across all three teams

Partner Across the Business

Act as a strategic partner to Product & Tech, Sales, Operations, and the CEO on all financial and operational matters

Support cross-functional growth initiatives, pricing decisions, and build-vs-buy analyses

Drive treasury management, cash planning, and working capital optimisation, key priorities in a marketplace.

Support international entity structuring & legal compliance

Drive Investor Relations & Fundraising

Lead investor relations and board reporting, ensuring transparent, high-quality financial communication

Drive future fundraising & other financing activities: preparation, due diligence, and execution

Manage relationships with banking partners, auditors, and key external advisors

Your Main KPIs

P&L ownership and financial performance vs. budget

Cash flow and runway management

Payment fraud rate and loss rate

Financial close cycle time and reporting accuracy

Finance team engagement and retention

Preferred Experience

First experience as a Head of Finance, or finance leader in a high-growth tech company

Track record in a marketplace, fintech, or B2B Saa

S business model, understanding unit economics, payment flows, and fraud dynamics is a strong plus

Experience scaling finance organisations through hypergrowth, fundraising rounds, and international expansion

Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on — you can set the direction and roll up your sleeves

Analytical mindset: comfortable with KPI ownership, financial modelling, and translating data into decisions

Experience managing cross-functional projects and influencing senior stakeholders at LT and board level

Communication skills: able to present complex financial information clearly to investors, board members, and internal teams

High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership in ambiguous, fast-changing environments

Fluent in French and English

Benefits/Perks At Ankorstore, we offer a versatile range of benefits to support employee well-being and work-life balance, fostering personal growth within an innovative environment.

Health Insurance (Mutuelle) & Life Insurance (Prévoyance) via Side

Care, covered for all employees

Meal vouchers via Swile

Access to Leeto: exclusive discounts, cultural activities, holiday vouchers, and more

Modern offices in Paris (Auber), providing vibrant and inspiring work environments

Wellpass, access to a large network of sports and wellness facilities

Location

Paris

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Finance