Chief Financial Officer / CFO (W/M/X)

Whoz; Paris; Sur place; EUR 140 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whoz is seeking an experienced CFO to lead finance and accounting, reporting directly to the CEO and board. The role focuses on driving financial strategy, optimizing performance, managing risk, and supporting international growth for a rapidly expanding B2B SaaS company.

The CFO will oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, treasury, and investor relations, ensuring compliance and delivering insights to guide strategic decisions in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a finance senior leadership role.
• Experience in a Big 4 audit firm.
• Proven track record of successfully leading finance and accounting functions in high-growth B2B SaaS companies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in the service industry, particularly with T1 and T2 companies, preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
• International experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement financial strategy aligned with company goals.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and insights to CEO and board.
• Manage accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee cash management, fundraising, investor relations and banking relations.
• Monitor and manage financial risks including forex and interest rate risks.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team for international growth.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Support M&A due diligence and activities.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Big 4 experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Description du poste

About Our Company

Whoz provides AI-driven talent and project management solutions that empower their clients to boost performance and optimize talent utilization and retention.

Whoz provides AI-driven talent and project management solutions that empower their clients to boost performance and optimize talent utilization and retention.

Through its SaaS solution, Whoz allows its clients to have a real-time overview of their available talent pool to match the most appropriate talent with the specific needs of projects and/or clients, while also taking into account the talent’s skills and development preferences.

Founded in 2016, we are a rapidly growing B2B SaaS scale-up that has recently completed a Series A funding round of €30 million, led by a US top-tier investor.

Our team is passionate, driven, and dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our clients.

We are seeking an experienced CFO to join our team and lead our finance and accounting functions.

As the CFO, you will work closely with the CEO, executive team, investment fund and board of directors to drive financial strategy and decision-making, optimize financial performance, and manage risk.

Responsabilities

• Develop and implement financial strategy and planning, in alignment with the company's goals and objectives
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and insights to the CEO, executive team, and board of directors
• Manage the company's accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Oversee cash management, including fundraising, investor relations, and banking relationships
• Monitor and manage the company's financial risks, including investments, foreign exchange, and interest rate risks
• Build and manage a high-performing finance team suitable for international growth, providing coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards
• Help define M&A strategy and provide financial due diligence and support for M&A activities

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a finance senior leadership role
• Experience in a Big 4 audit firm
• Proven track record of successfully leading finance and accounting functions in high-growth B2B SaaS companies
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience in the service industry, particularly with T1 and T2 companies, preferred
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and reporting standards
• International experience

Why to join us ?

• Being part of Whoz adventure means:
• Put your skills and experience into an ambitious project
• Integrating a caring and supportive work's environment conducive to personal and professional development and where the key words are Trust, Engagement, Ambition & Mastery (TEAM)
• Be part of a work team where every voice count and everyone is an actor in the success of the group