Finance Manager

Polar Analytics ?❄️; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in data analytics is seeking a Finance Manager to establish scalable financial processes and drive financial planning. This pivotal role will partner with leadership and ensure financial stability while supporting data-driven decisions. Ideal candidates should have strong accounting skills and be proficient in financial metrics.

Prestations

5 weeks of vacation

Competitive salary & equity

Latest MacBook

Remote office upgrade budget

Private health insurance

Biannual company offsites

Qualifications

• Startup or scale-up finance experience required.
• Strong accounting and reporting skills needed.

Responsabilités

• Ensure accurate, timely monthly closes and comprehensive reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Connaissances

Accounting

Reporting

Data-driven

Collaboration

Communication

Outils

Excel

Google Sheets

Description du poste

Polar Analytics: The All-in-One Data Platform for Consumer Brands

Polar Analytics simplifies data so brands can make smarter, faster decisions without the complexity of traditional tools. Powerful yet user-friendly, it gives DTC brands the insights they need to scale profitably.

Our mission? To help indie DTC brands compete and grow—faster and more profitably.

What Makes Polar Analytics Unique?

• 4,000+ Brands and Growing
  We’ve scaled to 4,000+ active merchants (Jan 2025) and are on track for 10,000+ this year.
• Cutting-edge tech, Built for Simplicity
  We leverage the modern data stack to deliver enterprise-level insights—without the need for a data team.
• Backed by World-Class Investors
  We’ve raised $28.5M with Frst, Point9, and Chalfen Ventures, a top-tier B2B SaaS investor known for spotting future unicorns early.
• A Team of eCommerce Experts
  Our team brings experience from leading eCommerce SaaS platforms, united by a mission to build the next industry leader.

At Polar Analytics, Finance will serve as the strategic backbone of our growth, ensuring financial stability while powering data-driven decisions across the organization. We are seeking our first Finance Manager to build scalable processes, drive financial planning, and partner with leadership for our next growth phase.

Why This Role?

• Strategic Impact: Partner with leadership on critical decisions, influencing growth.
• Build From The Ground Up: Establish and own key financial processes that scale with us.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with GTM, HR, and product teams to drive outcomes.
• Career Growth: Join at a pivotal moment with opportunities to expand responsibilities.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely monthly closes and comprehensive reporting (P&L, cash, budgets, SaaS KPIs).
• Own the monthly closing process for accurate financial views.
• Improve cost control and financial hygiene through policies and scalable processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning; support revenue forecasting and pipeline analysis.
• Manage finance and admin operations including vendor payments, legal, and equity administration.

This Job is Made for You If:

• You have startup or scale-up finance experience, with strong accounting and reporting skills.
• You are data-driven, proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, and understand SaaS metrics (CAC, LTV, Gross Margin, NRR).
• You are action-oriented, collaborative, and hands-on.
• You communicate complex financial insights clearly and maintain discretion.

Our Hiring Process

We value transparency and efficiency. Expect:

• Recruiter Screen (30 mins): Discuss experience, motivations, and learn about Polar.
• Role Fit Interview (45 mins): Meet the hiring manager or a team member to assess skills and ways of working.
• Competency Deep Dive (1 hour): Practical assessment (case study, presentation, problem-solving).
• Culture Interview (45 mins): With a Culture Champion to assess fit based on our values.

We aim to provide quick feedback and respect your time.

Our Values

• No Ego – We work as a team, valuing everyone’s input.
• Transparency – Honest feedback and open communication.
• Growth Mindset – Continuous learning and improvement.
• Care for Others – Empathy and customer focus.
• Act Like an Owner – Responsibility and initiative.
• Driven by Impact – Delivering real value.

Company Perks & Benefits

• Impact-focused, choice-first work culture
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Competitive salary & equity
• Latest MacBook
• Remote office upgrade budget
• Private health insurance (location-dependent)
• Biannual company offsites