FP&A Manager
Ibanfirst Sa
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Job summary
iBanFirst is seeking a Senior FP&A Manager to partner with the CFO and Deputy CFO, driving performance, and building a smarter, AI-enabled finance function. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, develop robust financial models, and coach a small FP&A team across Europe.
You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, prepare investor materials, and champion data-driven decision making in a fast-growing fintech environment.
Qualifications
- Strong FP&A expertise including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance management.
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills for complex modelling and data manipulation.
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) to build dashboards.
Responsibilities
- Own the FP&A agenda and act as a senior financial partner to Finance leadership.
- Lead monthly and quarterly closings, reporting, and P&L analysis.
- Develop executive dashboards and board reporting.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning across the group.
- Partner with business leaders to translate priorities into financial plans.
- Lead AI and automation initiatives to improve FP&A efficiency.
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Job description
Lead FP&A at iBanFirst, partnering with the CFO and Deputy CFO to drive performance, challenge the status quo and build a smarter, AI-enabled Finance function.
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.
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
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Permanent contract (CDI)
Hybrid work policy: Office‑first culture — 1 to 2 days remote per week
AXA health insurance
RTT — additional paid days off
Gymlib subscription
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
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
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