As a Senior Finance Manager, you will lead the Descartes & Mauss’s financial strategy, drive fundraising efforts, and support the company’s growth goals. Your key responsibilities include:

Strategic Financial Leadership & Insights

• Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy that aligns with the company’s overall goals and growth trajectory.

• Manage the next fundraising round, positioning the company for successful financing to support growth and strategic initiatives.

• Analyze and evaluate financial performance, identifying key opportunities for growth and optimization.

• Deliver actionable insights and strategic guidance to support the company’s ambitious growth targets, with a particular focus on expansion and revenue optimization.

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Create and manage a dynamic financial plan and budget, strategically allocating resources to maximize return on investment.

• Oversee financial forecasting and modeling, ensuring data-driven strategies that drive growth, optimization, and risk mitigation.

• Support long-term planning by providing key financial insights, specifically focusing on the company’s objectives for the next two years.

Financial Operations and Reporting

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and audits, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners (investors, lenders, vendors), managing financial risk and securing funding when needed.

• Enhance financial processes by introducing efficiencies and automation where possible, ensuring robust and scalable operations.

Compliance, Policies, and Risk Management

• Ensure financial policies and procedures are in place and adhered to, promoting transparency, accountability, and risk management across the organization.

• Oversee tax, social declarations, and regulatory compliance, preparing and verifying submissions, and collaborating on legal audits to minimize risk.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, preferably within a startup, SaaS, or high-growth environment 

• Demonstrated experience in managing fundraising rounds, securing investment, and maintaining investor relationships. 

• Proficient in financial software and MS Office Suite (especially Excel) are required. Experience working with Pennylane, Qonto, and Lucca is a plus. 

• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, deliver insights, and make data-driven recommendations. 

• In-depth understanding of financial compliance, tax regulations, and risk management practices. 

• Full professional fluency in both French and English is required. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with all levels 

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. 

• Highly motivated and have a hands-on mindset

• 30 mins chat with HR team

• 30 mins chat with the hiring manager

• A case study on a mission related to the role

• Final call with our CEO

What you’ll love about working at Descartes & Mauss

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

• Work from home (or wherever you perform best) up to 3 days per week

• Join your colleagues in the office on Wednesdays & Thursdays at our WeWork space in Paris 9ème

• Access to WeWork offices worldwide

• Extended full remote periods during summer and the end of the year, allowing you to spend more time with loved ones

An international, diverse, and inclusive work environment

• 18+ nationalities represented (and growing!)

• A 50-50 gender balance, ensuring equal opportunities for all

• A welcoming culture that embraces new perspectives and backgrounds

• A workplace that prioritizes well-being and a strong team spirit

• Regular team-building activities, after-work drinks, and fun social events

• An international company offsite every year - our last one was in Tuscany in 2024!

Benefits and perks

• 50% of Navigo transportation costs reimbursed

• Swile card for meals, with a daily allowance of €16, 55% covered by us

• An extra day off on your birthday apart from 25 days off + RTTs  🎊

• Comprehensive mutuelle

Continuous learning and career growth:

• A culture that encourages professional and personal development

• Buddy program for all newcomers, ensuring a smooth integration with guidance from experienced team members

• Access to training resources and mentorship from experienced peers and managers

• 3 company-wide workshops per year, some featuring expert speakers!