Senior Strategy & Operations - Core Accounting

Pennylane SAS; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Equity/Stock options

Home office budget

Coworking space allowance

Fitness access via Gymlib

Language learning (Busuu)

Apple equipment

Job summary

Pennylane is seeking a Senior Strategy & Operations professional to drive strategic planning, operational execution, and data-driven decision making. This Paris-based role requires coordinating with product leadership, design scalable frameworks, and delivering measurable outcomes across multiple teams.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, manage performance metrics, and own the OKR process while working in a fast-growing fintech environment that values autonomy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Strategy & Operations or a related field.
• Proven ability to translate strategic initiatives into executable plans with measurable impact.
• Proficiency in SQL and modern data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product leadership to define, prioritize, and implement operational roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Design and establish scalable operational frameworks that support growth.
• Lead comprehensive analyses to identify market opportunities, inefficiencies, and growth levers.
• Spearhead strategic initiatives and pilots from ideation through measurement.
• Own the OKR process and monitor performance against key metrics.

Skills

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Tools

SQL

Job description

Are you looking to have an impact on the daily life of millions of entrepreneurs in France (and tomorrow in Europe)?

Are you looking for a work environment that values trust, proactivity, and autonomy?

Then Pennylane is the right place for you !

Our vision

We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms (and soon, European ones).

We help entrepreneurs rid themselves of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance while providing them with access to key financial information to assist in making the best decisions for their business.

About us

Pennylane is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in France (and soon to be in Europe!)

In 6 years of existence, we’ve managed to :

Make ourselves known as a groundbreaking accounting and financial software for small businesses and their accountants

Raise a total of €400 millions, including from Sequoia, the famous fund from the Silicon Valley who invested early in companies like Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and much more…

Grow from 7 cofounders to 1200 happy Pennylaners : we’re now recognized as one of the greatest places to work in France (and also remotely), with a 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor.

Build an international environment with more than 25 nationalities, with a strong remote-friendly culture, where 30% of the employees are already working from all parts of Europe

Earn the trust of thousands of customers and accounting firms and obtain outstanding ratings

Already more than 1,250,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 6000 accounting firms use Pennylane in France!

Why this role matters at Pennylane

Within our “track-based” organization, the Core Accounting team sits at the heart of our product value proposition: reliability, efficiency, and automation of day-to-day accounting operations. Working directly with the Head of Product for the track, the Senior Strategy & Operations role brings the structure, cadence, and operational standards needed to turn priorities into clear, measurable, and scalable execution within a context of growing complexity (multiple stakeholders, fast trade-offs, monetization topics).

Your responsibilities

Strategic planning and execution

• Partner with the product leadership to define, prioritize, and implement operational roadmaps aligned with business objectives

• Design and establish scalable operational frameworks that support our growth

Data-driven decision making

• Lead comprehensive analyses to identify market opportunities, operational inefficiencies, and growth levers

• Develop actionable insights and recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative research

Project leadership

• Spearhead strategic initiatives and pilot programs from ideation through implementation and measurement

• Identify and manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Cross-functional orchestration

• Serve as the operational nexus between the track and horizontal teams including care, sales, and the other product teams.

• Facilitate effective collaboration and alignment across organizational boundaries

Performance management

• Own the OKR process for the track, ensuring clarity of objectives and accountability for results

• Design and implement robust tracking mechanisms to monitor performance against key metrics

• Proactively identify performance gaps and develop action plans to address them

Who we’re looking for

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Strategy & Operations or a related field, with a strong record of scaling business operations in dynamic environments

• Proven track record of translating strategic initiatives into executable operational plans and projects, delivering measurable business impact

• Proficiency in SQL (or willingness to learn) and modern data analysis tools to drive decision‑making independently

Core competencies

• Strategic vision: ability to connect business objectives with operational requirements while maintaining focus on long-term goals

• Analytical excellence: skilled at distilling complex data into actionable insights that drive business outcomes

• Project management rigor: experience leading cross-functional initiatives from conception to implementation

• Communication and influence: exceptional ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuade diverse stakeholders

• Problem-solving orientation: demonstrated ability to identify root causes and develop innovative, practical solutions

This role is Paris-based only, and unfortunately we’re not able to offer a fully remote setup.

You’ll need to be fluent in both French and English for this role.

Recruitment Process

• Screening interview with Barbara - Senior Recruiter (30 mins)

• An interview with Laura - Head of Product Core Accounting (1h)

• A Business Case to prepare at home and to present (1h)

• A final interview with Eric - VP Strategic Initiatives (45 mins)

What do we do to make your work life easier

Wherever you are based, you will get 25 vacation days paid by Pennylane

You’ll have a competitive compensation package

You’ll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you’re building with us

You’ll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it

Through our partner Gymlib, you’ll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness

You’ll have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French

You’ll get the latest Apple equipment

Depending on the teams and the requirements of the position - you’ll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone

We are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone.

If you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…)

Who are we looking for ?

To thrive at Pennylane, you need :

• To speak English (level is assessed and appreciated according to the department you’re applying to)
• To be energized by an ever-shifting work environment
• To be highly collaborative (within your team or other stakeholders)
• Sufficiently experienced to prioritize business‑led actions on your day to day activity

We know that some people are less likely to apply than others, if they don’t feel like they meet the full list of criteria.

If you’re hesitating, we encourage you to apply : who knows, it might be the start of a meaningful and long-lasting collaboration.